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.
State Training Director Hank Prim discusses how shifting from a high-stress, military-style police academy to a more collegial and problem-based learning environment is critical for preparing officers to best serve their communities
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
The department predicts it will lose 77 officers by end of year due to retirements and resignations, pushing the vacancy rate above 40%
The number is more than double that of the previous four years
Officers with 19 years of service credit will receive $18K a year to remain with the department and the agency will pick up 100% of the officers’ medical benefits
Fort Worth officer Buddy Calzada, who was the star of the video, shares how the project came about
Sixteen officers retook psychological exams and were cleared for active duty again after passing them
Dubbed “Norfolk’s finest,” officers Sean Gilley and Anthony Marquez were catapulted to internet fame after a Facebook photo of the pair went viral
Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget
An organization’s ability to manage its generational gaps and empower its human capital brokers will create a work culture where officers feel valued
Leaders often make the mistake of categorizing personnel according to past performance and assignment
His levels of needs can be applied to work environments to help personnel thrive
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