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.
From tense standoffs to lifesaving resolutions, Elizabeth Prillinger brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to her role as a hostage negotiator in one of America’s busiest cities
From dispatch and investigations to community outreach and emergency management, campus police agencies offer diverse roles in a “city within a city”
Amid high-profile risks, Chuck Andrews explores the critical skills and strategies for transitioning from law enforcement to corporate security, enhancing executive safety
The San Diego Police Officers Association and the National Law Enforcement Foundation share lessons learned from building the nation’s first law enforcement only childcare center
Law enforcement agencies of all sizes can and should create videos to share with their community about the work they do and the impact they are having
Your resume is the first impression potential employers have of you; here are 10 tips on crafting a standout application
A recruitment report will suggest initiating high school and college pipeline programs, as well as modernizing the recruitment process for faster onboarding
The proposal would have raised officer wages by 5.2% and added other financial incentives for hiring and retention
High crime and low staffing drove the city to accept 12-hour shifts when they had previously rejected them over safety concerns
Successful recruitment in the 21st century requires an authentic approach to connect with each candidate instead of following a checklist of things to do and incentives to offer
On-demand webinar: Old challenges, new solutions: Using technology for police recruitment and hiring
Current trends and what the future holds
An up-close look at CA POST Command College and the University of San Diego’s Master of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership
Officer Natalie Garcia seeks to bring effective communication and transparency to the department as its new PIO, with a unique understanding of the community she serves
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