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.
If you feel you are policing in an untenable environment, avoid doing anything rash and irreversible without first considering all your options
Retired Chicago police officer Leatrice Woody’s memoir is a blueprint for law enforcement career success and the importance of love for the job, people and community
When poor practices are modeled, the consequences can be long-lasting; here’s how leadership can step in early to set new officers up for success
The survey looks at three key areas: opportunity and competition, law enforcement training requirements, and job hazards and protections
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke recently responded to a call involving an armed suspect himself because there were no deputies available to send to the scene
The sold-out event attracted over 700 attendees and featured dozens of sessions focusing on crime prevention, community relations and professional development
Ceremony
“This is the first police building in the 104-year history of Severance,” Police Chief Ken Chavez said. “I hope you take pride in it”
Follow these key tips to maximize your oral board performance
Explain with confidence, but not bravado, that you are the candidate the agency is looking for
Most agencies conduct exit interviews when employees leave, but why wait until someone quits?
In an interview setting, some answers are better than others
Feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction, with many planning to leave their positions and hesitating to recommend law enforcement as a career choice
As a whole though, the profession “isn’t out of the woods yet” said PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler
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