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We are hiring at the Ankeny Police Department. Below, you see the great benefits, salary, opportunities, and incentives.   Honest talk: no amount of money is worth the sacrifices made when becoming a police officer. In my opinion, officers should be paid an enormous amount of money, which is why I am not a city manager; my talents are better suited to law enforcement. Money is undoubtedly important as it provides stability and comfort. The salary you receive at the Ankeny Police Department will provide that stability and comfort. However, being paid well is only a small part of the job and cannot match the emotional, physical, and mental currency you will invest into the profession.   We are seeking individuals who will contribute positively to our culture, and help us maintain a successful, positive, and safe work environment. We want people who understand what they are getting into. Law enforcement is a different kind of job. On patrol, you won't get every other weekend off. Work/life balance is very important to our department, and we make every effort to make sure you achieve that balance. But sometimes, work will get in the way of life.   You will make a difference in someone's life and never know it. Some people you encounter will never change. You will enter a person's life during a difficult or uncomfortable situation and will be expected to show empathy, recognize dangerous situations, and stay safe, sometimes all at once. You will make mistakes, learn from your mistakes, be receptive to constructive criticism, and continue improving. We hold each other accountable, and you will be expected to do your job every day, not sit on the sidelines. Once you're a part of our organization, it becomes your organization - we're all on the same team. You will become part of a team where the leadership has experienced how it feels to work non-stop, responding to call after call without being able to leave work at the scheduled time. That same leadership understands and knows the sacrifices each officer makes and will never take your commitment to serve and protect for granted.    Along with everything I mentioned above, you will receive some great gifts: pride, satisfaction, praise, commitment, dedication, and honor. You will smile, laugh, and love the people around you.   This is a different kind of job. Is this for you? Join the Ankeny Police Department.

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Law enforcement agencies across the United States are experiencing a significant increase in staffing since 2020. According to recent Police Executive Research Forum survey, many departments have resorted to increased salaries, hiring bonuses, and changing testing protocols to attract more applicants. However, the biggest factor contributing to this trend is the perception of the job and support from the community and elected officials. This positive trend is crucial to ensuring the safety and security of our communities. Let's continue to support our efforts to hire and retain qualified law enforcement officers and work together to build a stronger and safer society. 👮♂️ 👮♀ #lawenforcement #policing #hiring #PERF #crime #recruitment #retention #police Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYnDNir6

Law enforcement has faced a recruiting crisis in recent years, which has only been exacerbated by the "Ferguson Effect." Unfortunately, this issue has also affected South Florida, where politics have played a significant role in policing. The hiring crisis appears less acute in SW, central, and northern Florida. The Polk County Sheriff's Office, FL can serve as an example of how supporting sworn personnel makes it a department people want to work for and remain with. To learn more about this issue from the South Florida perspective, check out this article from Local 10 News. #LawEnforcement #RecruitingCrisis #SouthFlorida #Politics #Policing

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In The News: In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a concerning shortage of police officers, with 160 vacant positions and a population of 411,000, has intensified public safety concerns. Mayor G.T. Bynum addressed the negative portrayal of officers in the media, emphasizing its impact on recruitment and the careers of existing officers. This shortage is a national issue, reflected in a 4% decline in law enforcement jobs from March 2020 to August 2022. Challenges include low applicant numbers, poor applicant quality, background check disqualifications, generational differences, and increased scrutiny on law enforcement. At GoJoe Patrol, we recognize the need for tailored security solutions amid this shortage. We do this by offering various services to enhance community safety without aiming to replace the police. To learn more, check out our blog!👇 🌐 GoJoePatrol.com/Blogs #PrivateSecurity #GoJoePatrol #JoeIsWatching

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In a era where Law Enforcement Agencies nationwide are facing a hiring/retention crisis, we as a profession must constantly re-evaluate our recruitment and hiring practices to ensure that they are meeting our needs are are still relevant. Re-evaluating the recruitment and hiring process does not mean lowering standards for selection, it means look at ways to make the hiring process more streamlined and attractive to new recruits and lateral applicants. A review of what the Aurora (IL) Police Department is doing can provide other agencies with insights and lesions learned to help address the issue. Law Enforcement leaders must realize that the hiring process, like life, is never static and that change must take place occasionally to ensure their agencies practices stay relevant. However, any change needs to be good change and not change for the sake of change. Once good changes or identified, the leader needs to embrace it and set the tone for the rest of the agency to embrace it as well. #police #policedepartment #lawenforcement #officers #officers #policeofficer #lawenforcementofficer #cop #cops #policeman #policechief #sheriff #deputy #marshal #constable #iacp #p1 #calchiefs #recruitment #retention #hiring #standards #professionalstandards #copscountpolicematter #policingmatters #policematter #policing #backtheblue #policeacademy #recruits #cadents #policetraining #lawenforcementtraining #hiringbonuses #change #embracechange #relevant #relevance #21stcenturypolicing #communitypolicing #communitysafety #publicsafety #officersafety https://lnkd.in/gExgjs8F