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.
Become an asset to your shift and watch just how quickly and easily you adapt to your new profession
When this source of struggle in your personal life is no longer an issue, you can be more effective on the job
By creating a budget, you can break the overtime cycle and give yourself a fighting chance to not only get your head above water, but to improve your financial wellbeing
This Minnesota PD is upping its recruitment game by bringing attention to what it does best
Trainees and current officers respond to criticisms about maturity and supervision
State Senator Javier Valdez said the bill would help address current job shortages and “promote diversification of Washington’s public service”
The department has filled 22 of its planned 50 new civilian jobs, a move intended to free up LEOs to focus on crime
Greenfield officials accepted the police department’s recommendations on quickly hiring new officers
Mayor: “Who is going to put on a police uniform for $11 an hour when McDonald’s and Walmart pay more than that?”
The retention idea might keep at least 70 officers on the force with at least 28 years on the job
One department has a wait list with many departing NOPD officers despite paying $20,000 less
This 60-minute presentation provides unique approaches to enable you to be more competitive in your promotional testing efforts
Gov. Josh Shapiro: “Making our communities safer starts with ensuring PDs are well-staffed, well-funded, well-trained and well-equipped”
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