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.
New to law enforcement? These 4 critical pension questions can help protect your retirement and financial future
From tense standoffs to lifesaving resolutions, Elizabeth Prillinger brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to her role as a hostage negotiator in one of America’s busiest cities
From dispatch and investigations to community outreach and emergency management, campus police agencies offer diverse roles in a “city within a city”
Amid high-profile risks, Chuck Andrews explores the critical skills and strategies for transitioning from law enforcement to corporate security, enhancing executive safety
Young officers are great employees; however, they require some specific things from their leadership in order to have a successful police career
Are you ready to protect America’s borders and combat cross-border crime? Learn what it takes to join these vital federal law enforcement agencies
Innovative child care programs are changing law enforcement recruiting and retention through agency-led programs, new laws and other solutions
Retired Assistant Sheriff Sasha Larkin shares her journey through law enforcement at LVMPD, her strategies for successful retirement planning and how she transitioned to a leadership role at FIFA
In choosing a career in law enforcement we have chosen a life which presents challenges that often will take us to that mud room between life and death
Attract police recruits with these actionable insights from a BJA/COPS Office report
There are many qualities that prepare service members for a successful career in law enforcement
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