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.
Beyond earning a second salary and exploring a new field, becoming a college instructor as a former law enforcement officer has many benefits — for you and your students
And go to school for free, if you want
Everyone they’re talking to can likely do the job – here’s how to make yourself stand out
“I consider it a tragedy that I have deputies that have to get government assistance to support their family,” writes Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
Katie Thyne, 24, was the first Newport News officer killed in the line of duty in 25 years
Eligible roles include mail carriers, graphic designers, BWC techs, crime scene unit investigators and more
Applications have increased to almost 20% in the last few weeks with the new video and a $10K hiring incentive
We need a continuous focus on strong recruitment and retention techniques, along with improvements to community relations
While female officers have experienced a growing sense of belonging in a profession dominated by males, there remain gender-specific challenges
Young women between the ages of 14 and 18 walked through various virtual training scenarios to experience a day in the life of a police officer
A breathalyzer returned a blood alcohol level of 0.13%, above the legal limit of 0.08%
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