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.
SWAT officers realize that their experience on a SWAT team makes them a better overall police officer
It only takes one ethically flawed decision to devastate your personal life and police career
If complacency can kill us physically, what role does ethical complacency play in ending a police officer’s career?
Agency leadership needs to trust the judgment of training personnel and deal with small problems before they become big ones
Union leaders say the annual WalletHub survey is “flawed and misleading” and ignores several critical issues faced by officers daily
As pension reforms raise the retirement age, police officers encounter greater physical demands — here are strategies for agencies to address these challenges
Twenty-three candidates will be given the opportunity to take a new psychological test as the city reviews the evaluation process to ensure fairness
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
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