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.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
Speaking 52 years after his own graduation, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham urged recruits to embrace pride, safety and lifelong professionalism
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Read about retired Deputy Sheriff Teresa Fitzgerald’s successful transition from law enforcement to the private sector, as told by author and police veteran Colin Whittington
“It gives individuals one site to go to where they can look for jobs, versus going to individual departments and looking at their websites,” said Vandalia Police Chief Kurt Althouse
Future law enforcement leaders must build more than a good resume before they’re ready for a promotion
The survey highlights alarming levels of stress and mental health struggles among law enforcement officers
Follow these steps to calm your mind and increase your shooting confidence
The partnership will help connect departments with qualified candidates, leveraging the high-energy world of motorsports to drive awareness
Organizations will work together to elevate reality-based training content and discourse for today’s law enforcement professionals
Enhance team cohesion by adapting communication strategies, building trust and encouraging mentorship among diverse age groups
The survey comes as the NOPD appears poised to begin a process to leave behind federal court oversight after more than a dozen years
It’s recommended the city continues using its current test, developed in 2012, and looks to 2025 to make a change
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