old west calling

[oldtimer]

:cool:
Hi!
Oldtimer retiring, and looking to find new department.
Seeking "old west" atmosphere; cowboy boots; khaki uniform; brown leather; and good old boy attitudes.
Wants small town values; large open areas; sunny weather; laid back atmosphere; and big crimes once in awhile.
Looking for solid input of any possible locations that are hiring.
Thanks.

[bigz]

Oldtimer,

What part of the country do you live in? Alot of the smaller sheriff's departments in Colorado are always looking for deputies. You have to be Colorado POST certified in most cases unless you would be willing to work in the jail. Depending on what state your in, your POST certification may transfer. My old sheriff wore cowboy boots and a bolo tie to work everyday. The deputies had modern uniforms, but they would probably let you wear cowbody boots if you really wanted to:) They might not work to good in the snow though. Good luck with your search.


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[DelC]

Originally posted by oldtimer
Wants small town values; large open areas; sunny weather; laid back atmosphere; and big crimes once in awhile. I think you will find those days gone. You can still find the large open areas and the sunny weather, but small town values and the laid back atmosphere are gone. Crime and drugs are everywhere and the small depts don't have the resources to deal with it. They are under staffed and overworked. The rural area of the U.S. has changed, to say the least!

[cranberry]

Oldtimer:

If you don't mind a little snow in the winter to cap off a gorgeous spring, warm sunny summer, and vibrant fall, I would suggest Plumas County, CA. It is in an extremely rural area of Northern CA. There is only one incorporated city (portola), and the county seat is Quincy. Quincy (pop. 5000) is almost 70 miles each way from Reno, NV and Chico, CA. It is a stone's throw from Truckee/Lake Tahoe and inludes Lake Almanor, a popular resort area. Plumas County is one of the most picturesque areas I've ever seen, aside from Southeast Alaska. It also has a rich history rooted in the gold and silver mines of the 1850's.
As far as small town values, you can't come any closer to Anytown, USA as Plumas County. It only has one stoplight, and that was installed about 5 years ago due to a tragic accident at the intersection of Quincy High School. The largest industries are timber/forestry and hydro power. There are several large working ranches, as well.
If you couldn't tell, I grew up in Quincy, lived there for almost 18 years. One of the nice things is that the residents of Plumas County like their rural status, and strive very hard to keep the small town atmosphere alive. Everybody knows everybody, and their business! That can be both good and bad. There are many different churches and some very good schools, including a Junior College. One drawback that Plumas County has, like many small areas, is there is a moderate amount of drug usage and manufacturing. Mostly marijuana and methamphetamines. A large portion of the PCSO's budget deals with the crackdown (no pun intented) on drugs in the area. They usually score several large busts a year.
I am enclosing some links that I highly recommend you visit. Good luck, cowboy!

Sincerely,
cranberry ;)

www.plumasnews.com

www.pcso.net