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.
You are not going to change or save the world, but you will make a difference in the lives of individuals who need you at a moment’s notice
Explore the rigorous educational and physical training modules that prepare recruits for a career in law enforcement
A healthy retirement for officers doesn’t just happen — it requires planning from day one for the next chapter of your life, both on and off the job
Police officers, firefighters and 911 specialists can get up to a $2,500 tax credit if they live in the city of Annapolis
People who are “not citizens, but are legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law” will be allowed to apply for PD jobs
Interim Police Chief Jason Ta said that of the 3,627 of the alarm calls that Vallejo police responded to in 2022, 98% turned out to be false alarms
The seasoned officer is an endangered species, and the decisions that displaced gray hair catalyzed the brain drain threatening the future of policing in the U.S.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar provides the backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime shot
Constructive strategies are needed, including industry standards for physical and mental health and supervisor training to detect and respond to signs of distress
A law change has opened the door for a willing and capable talent pool
In Georgia, the state began a series of pay raises, with corrections officers getting $4,000 and state troopers $6,000
The City of Biddeford is now offering fully certified dispatchers $41 an hour to help fill in the gaps on a part-time basis
Potential future actions include judgment calls on extending officers’ shifts, pay retired officers to perform certain tasks or call in officers from other agencies
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