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.
Using conflict can reduce the departmental politics that tend to plague our organizations and keep us from getting real work done
With young talent at the wheel, the possibilities are endless
Doug Shoemaker discussed transitioning from policing to new fields, particularly the private sector
Clarifying the source of common myths and misconception and recognizing our bias is the first step to building bridges and maintaining partnerships
Creating civilian positions in key areas will bridge current vacancies and provide a fiscally responsible way to meet the needs of the communities we protect and serve
The Antioch PD is authorized for 115 officers; of the 95 officers on the books, only 44 are working in “full service”
The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
The event is designed to provide potential recruits with tips and advice to help them pass the department’s physical agility test – the single most common stumbling block for female recruits
Can the strategies that led to Rush’s overwhelming success on the football field be replicated in the law enforcement recruitment process?
In an effort to fill vacancies, city officials gave dispatcher salaries a boost in July; as a result, the PD hired 26 new dispatchers
Threats against Congress members have increased about 300% over the past seven years, Chief Manger told lawmakers at a hearing this year
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office would also have retention bonuses of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, based upon years of service, as well as a $5,000 new hire incentive
“Big thanks to Shaq for his continued support for law enforcement and spending time with his old police department. It was great to see him back in our uniform!” the Port Police said
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