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.
Read about retired Deputy Sheriff Teresa Fitzgerald’s successful transition from law enforcement to the private sector, as told by author and police veteran Colin Whittington
“It gives individuals one site to go to where they can look for jobs, versus going to individual departments and looking at their websites,” said Vandalia Police Chief Kurt Althouse
Future law enforcement leaders must build more than a good resume before they’re ready for a promotion
Both parents spoke recently about the opportunity to share their passion for serving others with their sons
Sophia King also wants the police department’s work schedule compressed to address concerns officers do not have adequate time off
The 7 Cs of resiliency offers a roadmap for developing the skills your officers need to cope with stress and prioritize their emotional well-being
“I personally want to have every individual who lives in the city understand that the Denver police department works for them,” Chief Ron Thomas said
The armed suspect allegedly shot another individual during an argument at a gas station and fled the scene before encountering the officers
The report identified flaws including haphazard deployment based on gut decisions, outdated technology and using sworn officers to perform admin tasks
The city is launching the $30M campaign with hopes of drawing out-of-state officers, funding student recruitment and witness protection programs
In a new study, fewer than 20% of officers reported seeking work outside of policing; however, recruitment and retention continues to challenge departments
The program includes signing bonuses for recruits, funds for relocation expenses, pay raises and bonuses, in addition to adoption support for officers
The proposal request states the city wants to know how big the division of police needs to be to “effectively and efficiently serve” Cleveland
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