Essential Interview Tips for Civil Services!
Thinking of applying for a job in the NYC Civil Services Department: Here are some tips for acing the Civil Services Interview.
Fire Fighter Eligibility Requirements
If you have the desire to serve the humanity, the fire fighter department might just be the right option to consider!
Emotional Intelligence—Why All Police Officers Need It
Being a police officer is a challenging task. Police officers are usually on the front line, dealing with violent situations, dangerous criminal activities, and life or death scenarios. Most of their work involves dealing with strong emotions and stressful situations. The rate of burnout among police officers is quite high as a result, leading to …
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Why Police Officer Education is So Important
You don’t require a 4-year Bachelor’s degree to pursue a career in law enforcement; most police academies only have a 60 college credit hour requirement. That being said, it doesn’t hurt to have a degree; in fact, any degrees, diploma, or certification will strengthen your application. The University of San Diego interviewed the Assistant Chief of …
5 Leadership Traits of Top Law Enforcement Commanders
Being a law enforcement officer is more than just a job. It’s an identity and a lifestyle, and for most people on the force, it’s also an opportunity to positively influence the community and do good. Being a law enforcement officer is also a deeply rewarding career with great benefits and economic security. However, in …
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The Need for Leadership Training in Law Enforcement
As more and more law enforcement officers from the Baby-Boomer generation retire, Gen Xers and millennials are filling leadership positions in law enforcement. Law enforcement has always been one of those civil service sectors where experience counts, more so than educational background. However, as the role of police officers evolves, there is a demand for more …
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Fighting Racial Bias in the New York Police Department
Mr. Eric Garner was not a hardened criminal by any definition. His only crime was being black and selling untaxed cigarettes on a stretch of Bat Street near the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Being arrested twice for circumventing state tax law, he was no stranger to law enforcement officers and being arrested. But on that …
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Planning for Trauma: How to Protect Firefighter Mental Health
Firefighters are in charge of safeguarding people against the harshest elements of nature, such as bush-fires, wildfires, and natural disasters. Their job is stressful, and they must be prepared to be called on at a moment’s notice. Quick Firefighter Facts According to the latest statistics from the US Fire Department, as of 2018, there were …
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Preparing Police Officers for the Emotional Trauma that Comes with the Job
Being a police officer is a demanding and stressful career. Police officers are often exposed to the worst of humankind, and are called upon to make split-second life and death decisions. They also regularly deal with predatory, impulsive, and violent members of society and are expected to put their lives on the line while confronting …
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How to Become A Police Officer: A Step by Step Guide
Every police station across the country wants to employ the best group of police officers. But being a police officer isn’t easy; yes, it’s a noble job, but it takes a toll both physically and emotionally. A job as taxing as a police officer’s needs to be rewarded with good pay. Back in 2014, police …
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