Is job sharing a viable option for law enforcement? - State of California

integrated into an organization, it significantly contributes to an organization’s ability to
attract and retain staff.
Imagine tomorrow’s news headlines: Recruitment at an all time low! Law enforcement
to cope with mass vacancies by establishing recruitment centers outside detention centers;
first-time offenders accepted. No, police recruitment and retention has not reached this
extreme…yet! However, what if There are a number of potential strategies to impact
current and future retention woes. Job sharing is one of them, and warrants serious
deliberation by law enforcement leaders. For the good of employees, staffing and your
communities, make job sharing a reality!
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Lisa Perrine