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.
Documenting your experience as a police officer and how it can effectively translate to a job in the private sector is essential — follow these steps for success
Struggling with the chaos of law enforcement life? Terror management theory has implications for how to thrive instead of just survive
For Jaron Lockridge, filmmaking is more than just a creative outlet; it’s a way to cope with the stresses of his job
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Explore 2022’s most compelling recruitment messages from police agencies across the nation – all vying for the best talent
However, as the post-pandemic hiring surge levels out, the rate of female officers being hired has begun to fall significantly
In addition to a decertification process, agencies need funding to address the recruitment and retention crisis
If signed into law, it would provide $60 million in grants each year to “smaller” law enforcement agencies, from 2023 to 2027
Personnel feel unrecognized, many do not trust agency leaders and few are willing to recommend their career to others. How can we fix this?
Council members nixed only one major request: a $12 million proposal to cover the cost of officers’ health insurance
‘We can’t just create officers': City council sounds alarm about Pittsburgh’s shrinking police force
“I’m just going to assume we’re going to lose the same number [of officers] next year, which will put us at 725,” a councilmember said
Video of the incident from the rookie officer’s body camera has been released by police
CPD’s chief of the recruitment and retention unit says CPD has been making progress to recruit new hires; its goal is to make 1,000 hires by the year’s end
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