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 rookie to veteran, maintaining excellence in law enforcement requires commitment, resilience and the unwavering goal to be a great officer
Join law enforcement veterans and wellness experts at IACP 2024 as they share real-world strategies to help officers prepare for a successful and fulfilling retirement
Over the past five decades, women have contributed to every aspect of the CHP, from motorcycle units to investigative roles and leadership positions
The starting salary for an entry-level hire joining as an agent or investigator would be around $81,000 and more than $85,000 after one year of training
Chief Brian O’Hara said the divisions enable the department to have “greater accountability” over efforts to reduce crime
The city’s $1.189 billion police budget allows for 9,300 officers; the department currently has 8,995 officers
Illinois is not alone in looking at this as one solution to the police recruitment crisis
Former community protecters bring with them experiences and skills that prove valuable in navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship
This list is a challenge for you to experiment, fine-tune your craft and make your presentation impactful to the most important person in the room – your student
By acknowledging our desire for purpose, professional development, community engagement and work-life balance, departments can attract and retain the best young professionals
The people you associate yourself with will either become your downfall or your upkeep, both in this business and in life
LEAD allows LAPD applicants to work in EMS while pursuing a career in law enforcement
The contract would boost annual starting pay for LAPD recruits from $74,000 to around $86,000
MOST POPULAR
- Former D.C., Capitol Police officers respond to Jan. 6-related pardons
- Baltimore County PD to enforce ‘light duty’ policy that could force wounded officers to change roles, retire
- ‘One of a kind': Calif. officer killed in fiery crash following pursuit identified
- Microsoft outages affecting LE agencies, dispatch centers across the country
- Can merging police, fire and EMS into one department solve staffing and budget woes?