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.
Consider these suggestions to help you renew or maintain a sense of purpose and passion in law enforcement
Teaching yourself to recognize and manage burnout is imperative to your overall happiness and stability in your job and life
By empowering officers at every level, Hermosa Beach PD turned its staffing crisis into a leadership success story — proving that recruitment and retention aren’t about incentives, but about culture
Jeff Rhinerson will support court security officers in upholding the safety and integrity of the Judicial Center in his role as a court security assistant
Several northeast Ohio departments will continue to screen for marijuana, as the law permits employers to bar applicants who use it
One oversight board member fears that changing department structure may cause officers to “jump ship,” leaving the force with even fewer officers
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has overcome the recruiting crisis by expediting the hiring process, implementing competitive pay, offering innovative training and updating existing wellness programs
What can leaders do to assure their officers that their career and their efforts within it are of high value?
National Park Service officers play a crucial role in protecting the park’s unique ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its visitors
Police departments nationwide are innovating with recruitment videos to attract recruits and lateral officers
“Sometimes, you have to take the emotion out of it and think about what’s best financially and viability-wise,” a Hampton board member said
“I think it shows people how desperate all these police departments are,” a police union leader said. “I’d like to see the city be a little bit more desperate, too”
Of those surveyed, 74% worry they will become crime victims, 90% are dissatisfied with the state of public safety and 71% said the city needs more officers
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