Police Jobs & Careers
The Police Careers and Advancement topic page offers expert advice for officers to follow that can enable a steady rise through the ranks.
First tip: Ensure you’re informed on key law enforcement issues within your agency to stand out during the oral exam
Funaiock discusses her role as a police captain, how SWAT prepared her for leadership and her vision for women’s roles and promotion in law enforcement
Meet Alison Funaiock: Newport News Police Department’s trailblazing captain, former SWAT sniper and community advocate
Sgt. Matt Karges is a fourth-generation officer whose family has served at the same department consecutively and with each new generation simultaneously
The bonuses are in addition to a 2% cost-of-living raise
The U.S. territory has become an increasingly popular place for police recruiting
A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing
Vacancies piled up during the pandemic when the academy temporarily closed but attrition continued
The best way to break the cycle is to resist spending beyond your means
Police chiefs across the Bay State say civil service requirements and low pay are some of the biggest challenges
The change gets rid of a longstanding policy that required the chief to hire within the agency
Negotiating individual contracts would let police avoid yearly budget fluctuations, said union president Brendan Leavy
A police consultant audits and analyzes a department to help improve its overall performance and efficiency
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