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.
National Park Service officers play a crucial role in protecting the park’s unique ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its visitors
Police departments nationwide are innovating with recruitment videos to attract recruits and lateral officers
“Sometimes, you have to take the emotion out of it and think about what’s best financially and viability-wise,” a Hampton board member said
The bill would permit police officers to retire after 20 years, but without health benefits
Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy
Dr. Paul Strauss used both his police and medical training to assist an unresponsive veteran during a call
Under the proclamation, if a government entity hires a police officer within two years of their training, that hiring entity must reimburse the agency for training costs
When you work a job that breaks your heart every day, there are times you take a chance that treating somebody right is the right thing to do
It’s time to ditch career fairs and start developing relationships
Conservation officers can be an invaluable resource for police investigations
Applicants are no longer required to have prior experience or a college degree and can earn a 60-credit degree through the police academy
Serving with honor is the lifeblood of policing and should be our strongest motivator
The “This is my neighborhood” campaign will use billboards to highlight 12 officers with strong community ties
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