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Tag: Job Applications
Patrol
WA Department Sees Increase in Officer Applicants
The job postings for officers tout the area as having an “abundance of outdoor recreation, numerous waterways within a close driving distance, arts and culture, a plethora of breweries and wineries, and a rich food scene in the vibrant downtown core.”
May 25, 2022
Command
Chicago Inspector General Questions High Attrition Rate for Black Police Applicants
The report said the Chicago Police Department needs to reevaluate its hiring practices for bias and “assess whether the tests and standards at each stage validly select for job-relevant skills and abilities.”
July 8, 2021
Training
4 Major Reasons to Go Back To College
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for adults to return to college, especially with the flexibility that distance education can provide for busy students. Here are four reasons why you might consider going back to school.
June 16, 2019
Training
Application Rate for Jobs at U.S. Agencies Plummets
“There’s an increased potential for officers to be criminally liable for making a good-faith mistake,” said Terry Sult, the police chief in Hampton, Va. “We’re seeing a lot more media coverage of officers being prosecuted, and that weighs heavily on a lot of officers' hearts. ... That’s a stressor on whether I want to stay in this position or not.”
December 5, 2018
Patrol
Washington to Allow Non-citizens to Apply for Police Jobs
Legislators in Washington state passed Senate Bill 6145, which changes the qualifications for police and firefighter jobs to include “legal permanent residents” with a clean criminal record.
June 21, 2018
Training
How To Get a Job in Law Enforcement
The economy is better now, and funding for law enforcement is rapidly being restored. This is good news for those individuals hoping to enter policing for the first time, and for veteran officers seeking to move to a new agency.
June 18, 2018
Training
MN City Extends Police Recruiting Deadline Hoping for More Applicants
When the St. Paul (MN) Police Department was hiring four years ago, 794 people applied to be officers. This time around, there were only 178 applicants and now the department has extended the deadline to Monday, hoping to attract more quality candidates.
January 26, 2018
Training
Taking the Leap into Chiefdom
There is much to consider before you decide to apply for a job as chief of police.
October 17, 2017
Training
How to Recruit Campus Police and Security Personnel
School, university and hospital officials who understand the role their police and security officers play in supporting their organization's mission will be better prepared to attract and hire the right officers. Here, eight campus public safety executives describe what they want in a candidate.
April 18, 2013
Training
Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced testing dates for a recruit class of troopers. Testing will be offered at nine locations in March and April, according to the agency.
March 8, 2013
Training
How To Stay in the Job Application Game
POLICE
Fill out your job application carefully and accurately or you'll make it easier for them to say no.
January 16, 2013
Careers
How To Choose an Agency
There are not as many jobs out there. You may have to apply; hope to land employment; and make the best of the situation. Don't count on the plush police pension of yesteryear.
May 1, 2012
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