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.
Police candidates who understand what the psych exam is really about can stress less
While it’s unlikely you’re going to enjoy the exam, there are some things you can do to help it go as smoothly as possible
Tips for police officers in their quest to make the SWAT team in their department
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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