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Police departments are operating in an increasingly competitive recruitment environment, with longer hiring timelines, evolving candidate expectations and growing competition from both public safety and private-sector roles. To attract qualified candidates, agencies must move beyond simply posting open positions and communicate the value, impact and long-term opportunities associated with a career in law enforcement.
In this webinar, Indeed and Sgt. Dareick Barr of the U.S. Capitol Police examine the trends shaping today’s police recruitment landscape and share practical strategies for reaching and engaging the next generation of officers. The conversation explores how agencies can improve job visibility, strengthen their employer story and reduce friction throughout the hiring process. Sgt. Barr also shares insights from his experience supporting recruitment initiatives and helping the U.S. Capitol Police evolve its hiring approach.
By viewing this webinar, you will:
- Understand the candidate and labor market trends affecting police recruitment.
- Identify how competing roles and industries influence applicant behavior.
- Improve job content and employer messaging to reflect what candidates value.
- Reduce friction throughout the candidate journey and hiring process.
- Build a more proactive strategy for attracting police and public safety talent.
- Apply practical insights from the U.S. Capitol Police’s recruitment and hiring efforts.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Human resources director
- Police recruiter
- Police chiefs, sheriffs, and command staff
- Communications professionals supporting recruitment marketing
- Recruitment and hiring coordinator
- Background investigator
- Police training coordinator
- Training academy director
- Police personnel and staffing manager
WHAT ATTENDEES LIKED FROM THIS PRESENTATION:
“Lots of valuable insights.”
“Great ideas for today’s challenging hiring landscape.”
“Well-presented and thoughtful.”
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Sergeant Dareick Barr is a 19-year veteran of the United States Capitol Police (USCP), currently serving as the agency’s Recruitment Programs Coordinator within the Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing. After spending 14 years in operational roles — including VIP protection and high-profile security operations — he now leads national recruiting initiatives to attract and hire the next generation of federal law enforcement officers. Passionate about modernizing the talent pipeline, Sergeant Barr focuses on enhancing the applicant experience, leveraging data-driven strategies and streamlining hiring processes to improve both candidate conversion and long-term retention.
Brandon Cobb is the National Account Manager on Indeed’s Public Sector Team. He works with federal, state and local partners on recruitment strategies to help attract the best, most qualified applicants for their roles. These law enforcement partners have unique and specific recruitment challenges and Brandon helps them find and recruit great talent. In his time at Indeed he has brought passion and enthusiasm for problem solving to Indeed’s law enforcement partners, from U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Capitol Police to city and county police departments and sheriff’s offices.