NCJ Number
131138
Date Published
1989
Length
158 pages
Annotation
This is a general guide for persons seeking employment in a police career or other related research. Information in this guide was submitted directly from the participating agencies. Listings are included for agencies in 33 States and for 7 Federal law enforcement agencies.
Abstract
Other agencies included are State police and highway patrol, State investigative agencies, and State personnel offices. The introduction discusses the identification of job skills and abilities, how to find jobs, application for the police job, the selection process, the written exam, physical agility, oral interview, background investigation, and resumes. Sample resumes and letters follow the introduction. For each agency included, information covers agency size, community size, salary information, basic employment requirements, selection process, benefits, incentives, and where to write for employment information. Address directories are provided for State police and highway patrols, State investigative agencies, and State personnel offices.