How to Choose the Right Law Enforcement Job for You

Key Takeaways Understand the “Mobility Requirement”: When applying for federal roles (like the DEA or Secret Service), you must often sign a mobility agreement. This means you agree to relocate to any duty station nationwide based on the agency’s...

How to Pass the Washington Police Exam: What You Need to Know

Key Takeaways Identify Your Testing Provider: Washington agencies generally use one of two providers: National Testing Network (NTN), which features the video-based FrontLine National test, or Public Safety Testing (PST), which uses the LST. Seattle, for example, uses...

Is US Citizenship Required to Become a Police Officer?

The citizenship requirements to be a law enforcement officer with a local or state agency will depend upon the individual agency. Some agencies require applicants to be US Citizens or US Nationals. Other agencies open up the requirements to those who are resident...