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Change of Careers: Police Officer
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:24 pm
I've been working in sales for the past 3 years with moderate success, but I absolutely loathe it. The fact that I've been decently monetarily rewarded is the only reason I've continued to do it.
I've been considering a career change to law enforcement for a couple years now. I have a B.S. In CJ so I've got that going for me, combined with the fact that the PD in my area pays pretty decently. I'd take an initial pay cut but the salary growth scale seems about the same over time.
I know some of the OT ballers hate the heat, so don't worry I have no plans of shooting anyone's pit bull. I'd just like to get some legit opinions of some of you who may have friends/family that are officers or are officers yourselves.
I've been considering a career change to law enforcement for a couple years now. I have a B.S. In CJ so I've got that going for me, combined with the fact that the PD in my area pays pretty decently. I'd take an initial pay cut but the salary growth scale seems about the same over time.
I know some of the OT ballers hate the heat, so don't worry I have no plans of shooting anyone's pit bull. I'd just like to get some legit opinions of some of you who may have friends/family that are officers or are officers yourselves.
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Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:25 pm to TDcline
This will not go as you plan...
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:27 pm to TDcline
Imo you're overqualified to be a PO.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:29 pm to TDcline
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Change of Careers: Police Officer
Animal control?
This post was edited on 3/23/16 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:29 pm to TDcline
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:30 pm to TDcline
Why not be a detective?
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:31 pm to TDcline
Years ago my husband was a cop. Left for personal reasons. To this day I know it's one of his biggest regrets in life so far.
Good luck and hope you find the career path that makes you more content.
Good luck and hope you find the career path that makes you more content.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:41 pm to TDcline
I was pursuing the career a few years ago. I was on my way until I got into a little trouble. Probably for the best now with everything that's going on. You can argue they're public enemy number one now. Best of luck
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:43 pm to TDcline
Pay actually isn't too bad from what I see in some bigger cities.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:44 pm to TDcline
Just don't be a fricking dickhead cop and you'll be fine.
Unfortunately, a lot of cops nowadays are fricking douche bags.
Unfortunately, a lot of cops nowadays are fricking douche bags.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:46 pm to TDcline
My neighbor is a cop. He's cool I guess. His wife is f-in gorgeous
Posted on 3/23/16 at 5:48 pm to TDcline
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I'd just like to get some legit opinions of some of you who may have friends/family that are officers or are officers yourselves.
If I ever want to be a patrol officer again I would probably move to Austin and join their police department.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:04 pm to TDcline
Get a real job
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:05 pm to TDcline
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I have no plans of shooting anyone's pit bull.
Not my pit bull, my neighbor's pit bull.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:07 pm to TDcline
Nights, week-ends, holidays working with the dregs of society. ~ Think hard, but follow your dream!
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:21 pm to TDcline
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I have a B.S. In CJ so I've got that going for me
which is nice
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:41 pm to TDcline
Td -
What city/state are you looking into.
Shift work can be tough, especially if you have a family. A wife can understand that you have to work, a 2 year old just know you're not home.
Working 12 HR shifts isn't bad since you never work more than 3 days in a row. Rotating from nights to days every 2 weeks is brutal for a day or two as your body adjusts. The overtime and extra duty/details really let's you earn however much you're willing to work. At my old agency, you were only allowed to work 18 hours a day prior to reporting for your shift. I think it's crazy they'd let people work with only 6 hrs downtime, but that's what the policy is.
Don't forget about that pension either, it's a nice perk after putting in your 20-30 years.
What city/state are you looking into.
Shift work can be tough, especially if you have a family. A wife can understand that you have to work, a 2 year old just know you're not home.
Working 12 HR shifts isn't bad since you never work more than 3 days in a row. Rotating from nights to days every 2 weeks is brutal for a day or two as your body adjusts. The overtime and extra duty/details really let's you earn however much you're willing to work. At my old agency, you were only allowed to work 18 hours a day prior to reporting for your shift. I think it's crazy they'd let people work with only 6 hrs downtime, but that's what the policy is.
Don't forget about that pension either, it's a nice perk after putting in your 20-30 years.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:45 pm to TDcline
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Change of Careers: Police Officer
I did, and its awesome. Haven't had this much fun and satisfaction at work since I left the military.
Got out the military and went to school for my EE degree. I was working for one of the big oil/chemical companies at the time and applied with the state. Best decision I ever made.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:52 pm to TDcline
The retirement plans and perks are amazing. Got a friend that drives his cop car everywhere even if it's personal use, gets stuff from stores without paying, gets to take off 40 hours of leave to sleep and yet still claim 40 hours of time and a half OT that same week when the Feds are paying. He gets to break traffic laws with impunity due to professional courtesy, and use his power to hurt people that piss him off. Can nap on the job, intentionally destroy his laptop when he wants an upgrade, and parks in handicap and firezones everywhere he goes. Retires at 52 with 100% pay for the rest of his life.
Works in rural areas so it's less dangerous than working construction.
Works in rural areas so it's less dangerous than working construction.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 7:04 pm to TDcline
Have you thought about going to the Feds?
Less grunt work and more money.
Less grunt work and more money.
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