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.
St. Petersburg College in Florida has developed an innovative certificate program to bring mental health training and resources to officers through a peer support model
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
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
Silos kill progress and diminish the greater good, and our greater good is a healthy, operational police agency
“In addition to being police officers, we are also members of the community. We have lives outside of policing, too.”
Say what you want about millennials, but they have healthy attitudes toward work-life balance in public safety; we should follow their lead
At just 18 years old, Donnie was controlling a chaotic murder scene while others his age were still struggling to control their acne
Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions, an experienced officer sheds light on the strengths and potentials of the younger generation in law enforcement
A new partnership offers unique opportunities for individuals with disabilities to work as part-time police employees
As a police officer, you spend a ton of time training to ensure your safety on the job. But what about your financial safety?
Police Recruitment
“When [the patrol officers] come in, they’re energetic, more engaged, ready to hit the road and get work done,” one supervisor said
Jeff Rhinerson will support court security officers in upholding the safety and integrity of the Judicial Center in his role as a court security assistant
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has overcome the recruiting crisis by expediting the hiring process, implementing competitive pay, offering innovative training and updating existing wellness programs
National Park Service officers play a crucial role in protecting the park’s unique ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its visitors
In this Police1 webinar short, Andy Borrello discusses key online resources to prep for your oral board interview
By focusing on “othering,” it is furthering a narrative that creates more divisiveness, tension and resentment within your community and department
Retirement should be one of the best times of your life, but a good retirement means planning ahead
Departments often call Penn Highlands Police Academy, asking if any soon-to-be graduates are ready for jobs and offering pay incentives
In this Police1 webinar short, Andy Borrello discusses the power of a tactical pause
“Both professions are good at recruiting members in but are lacking in adequately preparing members to exit out.”
Hear from a handful of IACP speakers about the importance of facility dogs, recruitment and retention advice and more
“We serve at the public’s discretion and should partner with them to understand what the public’s priorities are,” Chief JD Younger said
Lincoln, Nebraska has lots to offer both new officers and those open to relocating
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