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.
Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
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The transition from idealistic rookie to cynical veteran often includes withdrawing from friendships and activities outside of law enforcement
Officers aged 30 or younger are invited to participate in a brief online survey to discuss their career motivations, leadership plans
Homicides dropped by 20%, while the number of shootings decreased from 672 in 2021 to around 440 this year
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The new wage increase ups the starting pay to $62,400 per year, which is the biggest raise for state troopers in two decades
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The agency has spearheaded creative recruiting efforts, including virtual career fairs and advertising for candidates before movie screenings
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The deputies work six, 12-hour shifts per month; the board recently approved funding to hire four more reserve deputies
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