Police Jobs and Careers

One department has a wait list with many departing NOPD officers despite paying $20,000 less

Gov. Josh Shapiro: "Making our communities safer starts with ensuring PDs are well-staffed, well-funded, well-trained and well-equipped"

Boosting pay and pensions, increasing benefits for childcare and college tuition were some recommendations

Moving to another agency can be trading up. Just be sure your decision is made with sound reasoning and careful consideration

Chief Michel Moore and two recruitment officers will talk about working for the department after baseball

Chief Steve Forker said a third of his officers have left gone to other departments

Nearly 80% of respondents in the election season poll stated they lack confidence in the current council's approach to improving public safety

Bill passed to lower minimum hiring age brings a new detention deputy to Lexington County

There were 87 vacant positions in the agency as of January, which means the department is understaffed by 25%

Police Chief David Nisleit said it's disappointing the city hasn't refilled many civilian police jobs that were cut in 2008, 2009 and 2010

Last year, a bill was signed into law to lower the minimum age for detention deputies from 21 to 18

Currently, DACA recipients can become troopers, game wardens, COs and serve in the Wisconsin National Guard

William Armstrong is the first Black chief in Brookford – something he hopes will inspire others to join the law enforcement profession

The agency said a pay raise in 2021 and "tireless efforts from the recruitment branch" aided in gathering 103 potential new law enforcement officers in the latest class

The program is designed to help attract and retain first responders and to help them afford homes near their workplaces