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.
After four days stationed deep in the canyon, Ranger Malerie Mento hikes out — balancing law enforcement and emergency medicine along one of the park’s most challenging patrol beats
As a police officer you have a unique opportunity to change someone’s life for the better by taking the time to care and to truly protect and serve
What does it take to become a police officer? A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job
The new contract raises starting pay for Seattle Police Department officers from $83,000 to $103,000, with a raise after six months up to $110,000
Most LEOs across the country have the authority to make arrests even when off duty, but just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should
“Work in Wyoming, where breaking the law is still illegal & cops are funded!” the billboard commissioned by Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak reads
The measure would have asked voters to “increase and maintain” the number of patrol officers using marijuana tax revenue and cash from the city’s general fund
Chief Wayne Jones said the cruiser represents the PD’s “dedication to recruiting the best and brightest individuals to serve our community”
It is important to set yourself out from your peers as you succinctly articulate a response to each question
An organizational behavior lecturer breaks down ways officers can become more comfortable and be confident when speaking in front of an interview panel
Sheriff Scott Rose of the Officer Down Memorial podcast discusses the unseen burdens of law enforcement careers, the importance of mental health resources, and his efforts to ensure fallen officers are remembered
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
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