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.
Shortages are especially acute in California, where declining support for the police has been intensified by legislation and regulatory policies
The focus on finance in a recent survey on the best and worst places to be a cop doesn’t reflect the more complicated matrix officers face when deciding on a department to join or stay with
Readers debate the importance of factors beyond compensation, such as the impact of community support and state legislation on job satisfaction for police officers
Some deputies have moved to other departments because of pay, benefits and lateral incentives
The six-person Community Services Division program is designed in part to strengthen community relationships
The law lowers the retirement age from 60 to 55 for certain law enforcement officers
Kylie McCaughey, now 19 years old, was hired by the Marion Police Department fresh out of high school
A WalletHub report ranks the best & worst states to be a cop, but do the rating metrics match what officers want from a police career?
The report also broke rankings down into more granular categories
The conference is free for public sector employees, and discussions will include retention, recruitment, 911 and more
One recruit allegedly suffered blisters from being forced to bear crawl on hot asphalt
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office has seen considerable success from a wellness team designed to help cops cope
An internal survey assessment may be the key to finding out insights on the successes and pain points within your department
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