Abstract
Generation X-age workers are increasingly staffing law enforcement agencies in the United States. This article seeks to determine the level of career satisfaction for this age group of officers. The author used a questionnaire format to solicit responses across a range of officer ages, experience and agency personnel size to determine their career satisfaction levels. Interesting responses were obtained that addressed three broad areas of the study. Specifically, whether explanation of the work environment prior to hiring was accurate, whether rate of pay in relation to educational level is adequate, and whether they feel included in decisions affecting the workplace. This article presents the results of the study, and suggestions for police managers to increase career satisfaction for Generation X officers.
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