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 Maurice Hicks, a former narcotics officer and FBI task force member who now solves complex cases as a private investigator
Meet Lindsey Wade, a cold case detective who helped solve the 32-year-old mystery of two young girls brutally murdered in Tacoma
How mentorship, advocacy and progressive policies are essential for equipping female officers with the necessary tools for leadership roles
An officer can be disciplined for not working ordered overtime under the department’s rules and procedures, such as receiving a verbal warning or suspension
The take-home car program is one improvement the city government has provided to the Greensboro Police Department in order to drive recruiting efforts
The Cleveland homicide unit has 16 detectives; The unit is budgeted for 23 detectives but the federal recommendation is 38 detectives
The Alpharetta Police Department is also offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to new officers
The maximum age for trooper applicants has been raised from 29 to 34
Podcast hosts Dan and Dave Grice discuss podcasting, policing and crime in small towns
Individuals who receive the bonus must maintain uninterrupted full-time employment with a Florida law enforcement agency for two consecutive years
With a combined 155 years of experience, five retired deputies returned to work to help combat staffing shortages for the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office
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