Police finding it hard to fill vacancies

**legirons** · 05-10-06, 11:48 PM

Kinfolk said Jed move away from there
Said Californy is the place you ought to be

**cntryboy0531** · 05-11-06, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by StanSwitek

If you are serious, that is the point in your career you have to start thinking about it & planning your career. It's a long road.

Wow, Can't believe I missed this.

I was kidding about the Sheriff remark. However, I'd consider myself happy to take the Rank of Sgt. I made plans on making Honor Guard within my first couple years, but I had NO idea i'd be on it before leaving training. So, while a big advancement for me, it threw some speed into my plans. I'm not too sure of my next step and where I want to go now. But, I'll figure it out soon.

**TXCharlie** · 05-12-06, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by legirons

Kinfolk said Jed move away from there
Said Californy is the place you ought to be

So he loaded up the Glock and blew the Kin away.

**Pedro56** · 05-18-06, 06:16 PM

We have a problem with man power here in Chicago, our fine city would rather pay 24 million for a giant bean in the middle of a park, 300,000 tulips up and down Michigan Avenue, medians that were put in that house flowers and trees (allowing the bad guys to get away seeing we have to drive 1 block to get around the thing), and for some reason the numbers are just down. When my pops took the test in the 70's there were 32000 applicants, and when my mother took the test in the 80's there were 35000 applicants. Now, we are lucky to get 5,000.

**Whitewolf** · 05-18-06, 08:21 PM

Here, South Gate PD needs one more officer to work with LAUSD officers. I didn't know that this city is gettin' worse with those kids. Usually, whenever I hear sirens, I thought it's the criminals who rob, harm, etc...my mouth just dropped that SGPD is working now with the LAUSD's. Hmmmmm.... I'll check the website information. *scratching head*

**bluescop** · 05-18-06, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by 4 Turns

Come recruiting in Michigan. The people that pay their own way through the academies can't find a job; there are many stories of over 100 applicants for one opening. On top of that, agencies are laying off by the dozens or can't fill empty slots because of budget problems.

SHIT...we pay while in the academy, and if you make it through the 1st year you get a 10% raise...we have 21 openings in a 99 man dept...what have 30-40 to test and under 5 who make it to interview

**Whitewolf** · 05-18-06, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Whitewolf

Here, South Gate PD needs one more officer to work with LAUSD officers. I didn't know that this city is gettin' worse with those kids. Usually, whenever I hear sirens, I thought it's the criminals who rob, harm, etc...my mouth just dropped that SGPD is working now with the LAUSD's. Hmmmmm.... I'll check the website information. *scratching head*

Yep, it said "open until filled."

**Pedro56** · 05-18-06, 10:07 PM

We don't pay for the academy but we drop close to 5500-6000 for all of our equipment. I hear now the only thing issued to the recruits is their star. I am sure they will charge for that to sooner or later.

**conalabu** · 05-18-06, 10:25 PM

Nc is a good spot to go for a job right now. Lots of departments with openings, including state spots.

**lesta311** · 05-18-06, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Retdetsgt

A hell of a lot of smart people never go to college. My dad never finished high school, but could add a column of numbers in his head. And looking at police reports, you'd never know that some cops ever finished the 6th grade, much less have a bachelor's degree.

You're exactly right. When I check some of my officers reports, I actually ask them if they finished High School. I'm not expecting it to be Shakespere, but at least make it sound logical. Some officers can't even focus on what the topic of the report is supposed to be. Sometimes I read things and wonder what the hell even happened.

**Norm357** · 05-27-06, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by norm

I just finished BLET in april.Here in NC the pd treats the new recruits like they are convicts.They don't want to talk to you or they tell you we don't have any openings before they know your name.Then you read in the news paper that they have 100's of new job openings in the state.Whats up with that.

You cant be Norm. Im Norm!

**Whitewolf** · 05-28-06, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Norm357

You cant be Norm. Im Norm!

Wow, there are two "Norm" so which one of you go ga-ga over booby gals?

**MisterK** · 05-29-06, 04:41 AM

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**TXCharlie** · 05-29-06, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by 4 Turns

Come recruiting in Michigan. The people that pay their own way through the academies can't find a job; there are many stories of over 100 applicants for one opening. On top of that, agencies are laying off by the dozens or can't fill empty slots because of budget problems.

I again say, You should apply to Dallas - I'm pretty sure they pay while you're in the academy, plus they're paying a $6,000 academy entry bonus, $4k after 18 months, and they need 200 recruits by October! Plus they'll work your tail off on the streets.

If I were 20 years old again, knowing what I know today about civilian life, and having heard people talk about how they love the new police chief, I'd apply there in a heartbeat.

**NJDenv1** · 06-15-06, 05:24 AM

You know... All this about all the other states in the country desperately looking to fill positions... And we don't hear anything about New Jersey. Not like there's much to see here anyway lol. But it is pretty hard to get a job here in law enforcement from what I've noticed. It's so competitive over here. Unless you do extremely well on the civil service test, the best bet here is to do "Alternate Route" and put yourself through the academy.
Anyway hopefully soon I'll be out of NJ and be somewhere in CA, as soon as I finish my Associates Degree (need 2 more classes to finish).
(I work as a communications officer/dispatcher right now here in Joisey).