Police Jobs & Careers
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Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams announced that patrol deputies will be temporarily reassigned to jail shifts; employees will be relocated back to their desired assignments “as soon as possible”
The Tactical Training Academy’s assessment stated that Yuba Community College’s current safety and security system is flawed and in need of an “urgent revamp” due to a staff shortage, gaps in coverage and potential liabilities
The Phoenix Police Department hasn’t been spared the national factors impacting police recruitment and retention. Yet, in 2023, the department saw a year-end gain in officers
College students get to know law enforcement recruiters at a career fair in Maine
The first question to ask is, “Are you emotionally and professionally ready to move up the command ladder?”
Raters are looking for you to connect the dots between your current and past assignments to the next promotional role so you stand out from crowd
The 34-year-old father of two found he had the right experience and maturity for a new career as a police officer
An Androscoggin County patrol deputy’s starting pay is $19.93 per hour, while corrections deputies start at $18.61
In her fourth month as chief, Elaine Bryant is setting community expectations and goals to tackle rising violence
“We want to look like the community that we serve. And that comes across all spectrums,” said Sgt. Ana Arboleda
Our columnists debate whether age is an effective measure of a candidate’s maturity
“People say no one wants to be a police officer today because of social justice unrest, but you have to look at the bigger picture,” says Chief Howard Burton
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