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.
Chief Wayne Jones said the cruiser represents the PD’s “dedication to recruiting the best and brightest individuals to serve our community”
It is important to set yourself out from your peers as you succinctly articulate a response to each question
An organizational behavior lecturer breaks down ways officers can become more comfortable and be confident when speaking in front of an interview panel
Police recruits in Virginia take to the beach for an early morning PT session
With no age limit to join the LAPD, Officer Miguel Camarena says, “You’re never too old to pursue your dreams”
Jeffrey Richardson, 35, was directing traffic on a contract job when he was hit
A new grooming policy aims to improve officer morale and build public trust
After three years in the NFL, Dominique Williams returned to his dream: a career in criminal justice
A police chief shares how a mentor who had to smuggle in leadership books to and from work impacted her career
Chief says officer shortage has police working overtime “just to handle the bare minimum”
In 2021, the city saw 562 homicides – the highest number Philadelphia has ever seen, with more than half of its cases going unsolved
Officers must pay back all or part of the bonus if they leave in their first five years
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