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.
The success of the department’s recruitment and retention efforts have come after the department took a “holistic look” at its hiring process and made a number of changes, according to Aurora Deputy Chief of Police Matt Thomas
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
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A journalist shadowed three Florida police recruits in the academy. Here’s how we can use their experiences to guide police recruitment efforts
As rural officers are priced out of the housing market, department heads scramble to fill positions and retain experienced staff
When processing applicant background investigations, law enforcement agencies may need to adhere to CJIS standards and other regulations to ensure compliance with privacy, security and recordkeeping legal requirements
Journalists at the Tampa Bay Times spent six months shadowing police recruits. This is their story
The Law Enforcement Career Path Academy was designed to remove financial and educational barriers to college and a LE career for low-income young people
Career seminars and internships close the gap between theory and practice, better preparing students for criminal justice careers
Eligible students will be guaranteed a job upon graduation with partnering law enforcement agencies
Our expert panel discusses officers’ opinions on critical issues currently impacting law enforcement including the criminal justice reforms that officers support and police officer job satisfaction levels
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