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.
Meet Clint Achziger, a Santa Ana Police Department sergeant with over three decades of firearms training experience
Invaluable insights for veterans seeking federal law enforcement careers
It is critical that interim chiefs recognize that their service in this limited time assignment is not about them, but strictly about helping the agency and community it serves
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
Coaching isn’t just for refining top performers, it’s the key to transforming motivated individuals into peak achievers
Larry Scirotto was fired six months into the job amid claims he made promotions based on the color of the candidates’ skin
"[Police work] can take a toll on an officer’s psyche. We need to make sure those officers are getting proper time off to decompress,” CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling said
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
