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.
Successful recruitment in the 21st century requires an authentic approach to connect with each candidate instead of following a checklist of things to do and incentives to offer
On-demand webinar: Old challenges, new solutions: Using technology for police recruitment and hiring
Current trends and what the future holds
An up-close look at CA POST Command College and the University of San Diego’s Master of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
In Dallas, officers can end up working longer hours at their off-duty jobs than in their actual police work
Police officers have a unique opportunity to positively influence the lives of countless children
The case of a Mass. cop on paid leave for comments penned in a police association newsletter is a reminder to think before you write
Gordon Graham shares his top tips for how police leaders can attract the right candidates who will stay the distance
Officials hope the hiring surge will help them meet a goal to hire 1,000 new officers
Oakland police officials said the policy enabled them to review all police reports in which applicants appeared
New officer Amanda Johnston’s first traffic stop turned out to be the mayor of Myrtle Beach
In an already extremely competitive job market, PDs that don’t adapt to the times are at an even bigger disadvantage
Chief Frank Fowler cites the schedule as one of the reasons why the department needs to hire more officers to fill shifts
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