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.
Here are some pointers to help every new cop on their way to a successful law enforcement career
Retirement should be one of the best times of your life, but a good retirement from a police career means planning ahead
Experience builds instincts, education sharpens strategy — both shape great cops. How can agencies balance real-world grit with academic insight to recruit and train the best officers?
More than 3,000 applicants for next year’s entrance exam were between 29 years old, the previous maximum age, and 34 years old
Minneapolis officers worked 265,000 overtime hours this year after losing 40% of the department over the past three years
As much as 40% of Antioch’s officers are currently suspended for investigations of misconduct, some involving the FBI
Lincoln, Nebraska has lots to offer both new officers and those open to relocating
A $2,000 annual retention bonus for officers with at least 20 years on the job would be replaced by a one-time bonus of $2,000 for all officers
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
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