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.
DOJ grant funds S.D. agency’s summer internship program to spark interest in law enforcement careers
“The real intent of this is to get kids ages 18 to 21 interested in law enforcement and keep them in that career.”
Portland PD used $350K from the DOJ’s asset forfeiture program to create the videos, and department leaders have seen an increase in inquiries about openings
Lt. Julia Clasby shares her experiences as a female officer and mother, offering insight and advice to help women in law enforcement navigate their path into leadership roles
In 1985, Sherri Adams became the first Black female police officer in San Bernardino
During some shifts, the dispatch center has only had one person assigned to answer 911 calls for the entire city
A sheriff’s office Facebook post went viral after wishing two former high school football teammates success in their new LE careers
“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
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