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re: Change of Careers: Police Officer
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:09 pm to dabigfella
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:09 pm to dabigfella
By "ex jock in high school" I'm assuming you meant to ask if I played sports. Yes.
Also, you're second sentence is a run on. Grammar much?
Lastly, yes I was actually better than our pro bowl LT.
Also, you're second sentence is a run on. Grammar much?
Lastly, yes I was actually better than our pro bowl LT.
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Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:12 pm to lsunurse
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:15 pm to retired trucker
Quick google says Jack McLamb left Phoenix in 1998. So my husband would have only heard about him if anything(my husband graduated HS in 1998).
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:18 pm to lsunurse
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lsunurse
I'm pretty sure he knows my boss Jeri Williams. She was a Assistant Chief for Phoenix police before coming out here 5 years ago.
This post was edited on 3/23/16 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:21 pm to SUB
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Why not be a detective?
I think I would love being a homicide detective. The rub is you have to start off as a patrol cop, which scares me out of it.
And Austin cops do get paid very well compared to the national average and even compared to other major TX cities.
This post was edited on 3/23/16 at 6:28 pm
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 6:28 pm to lsunurse
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(my husband graduated HS in 1998).
well, he may have heard of him
the most decorated and the most chastised officer in the history of the dept
quite a character
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 6:42 pm to retired trucker
Read some of his bio...he sounds like he was quite a character.
Fitting...just got a call from the Louisiana Union of Police Association asking for donations (I still have a LA cell number).
Fitting...just got a call from the Louisiana Union of Police Association asking for donations (I still have a LA cell number).
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 6:47 pm to fed1811
Fed
I'm looking specifically at Austin PD. it's 4 10 hour shifts a week, 3 day weekend (if you choose to take it.)
Their department is either strictly days or strictly nights. They don't force you to alter unless you ask to.
Pension/Benefits are incredible, which is a huge reason I'm considering it.
I'm looking specifically at Austin PD. it's 4 10 hour shifts a week, 3 day weekend (if you choose to take it.)
Their department is either strictly days or strictly nights. They don't force you to alter unless you ask to.
Pension/Benefits are incredible, which is a huge reason I'm considering it.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:49 pm to TDcline
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TDcline
How old are you?
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:52 pm to 805tiger
28
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 6:54 pm to TDcline
Set days or nights is solid.
If you're single I recommend you go for it. Just make sure you find out if OT is required, if it's not, manage how much you work so you don't get burned out. Also, seems like you've prob had this on the back burner since your degree Is cj.
Btw - it's amazing how competitive state & local Leo gigs gave gotten over the years. Get your foot in the door why you still can.
If you're single I recommend you go for it. Just make sure you find out if OT is required, if it's not, manage how much you work so you don't get burned out. Also, seems like you've prob had this on the back burner since your degree Is cj.
Btw - it's amazing how competitive state & local Leo gigs gave gotten over the years. Get your foot in the door why you still can.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 6:57 pm to TDcline
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28
26-30 is a great age range to join. 8 month academy starts in November. I would definitely go for it...Like I said earlier I'm seriously thinking about moving to Austin and joining in November 2017 or March 2018.
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.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 7:14 pm to theenemy
A fed agency won't pick someone up with a criminal justice degree and sales experience. After picking up 3 yrs or so of local Leo experience, then he could apply.
Btw, local and state has better pension plans than uncle Sam, and depending on the agency local/state agency, you'll make more than working for uncle Sam. Look up the gs pay grade and add in your locality pay and 25% leap pay. Keep in mind, the 25% leap pay is for overtime, which there WILL be. You'll often work well over your alloted ot.
Also key point with uncle Sam, your agency will move you around the country every couple of years. Keep this in mind when planning a career and family.
Btw, local and state has better pension plans than uncle Sam, and depending on the agency local/state agency, you'll make more than working for uncle Sam. Look up the gs pay grade and add in your locality pay and 25% leap pay. Keep in mind, the 25% leap pay is for overtime, which there WILL be. You'll often work well over your alloted ot.
Also key point with uncle Sam, your agency will move you around the country every couple of years. Keep this in mind when planning a career and family.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 7:18 pm to Asgard Device
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Retires at 52 with 100% pay for the rest of his life.
Wow.
Annually? Or a one time lump sum?
Posted on 3/23/16 at 7:20 pm to TDcline
99.9999% is donuts and coffee, but the .0001 would keep me from it. However, easy early retirement.
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