gbcop
11-22-2001, 01:11
Well, after an exhausted search, I finally decided to apply with the local County Sheriff's department. And I have been "Conditionally Hired". I was really hoping I could get on a local municipal department to get into a patrol car, but for other rookies, it's really TOUGH to get that first job w/o any experience. I never thought anything of that until I started applying.
Having to spend 2 year's in the jail before I'll even be considered for Patrol isn't something very desirable to me, but hey, gotta start somewhere. Having my Texas Peace officer's license got my pay bumped up to $11.02/hour which will hopefully go up to $12/hour pretty quick.
Already got thru the interview process, fingerprinted, had my physical and psychological test and picked up my uniforms. Because of the holiday week, it'll only prolong my actual start date. I was told that after paperwork is sent into Austin, it'll take anywhere from 10day's- 2 weeks.
And that psychological evaluation was pretty shocking that an individual can look at a multiple choice test and tell me to the "T" was my personality is like. And I do mean to the "T"! This guy sat down and was just talking to me telling me things about my personality that I never realized until he pointed it out.
All well, I'm just ready to start working to get my commission picked up. That way I can take my "Sig" to the range w/o having to worry about possibly getting arrested for Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon. Which is going to bring me to my first "official" duty. Going down to the local LE Supply shop and buying my first LE 12round mag. :D
I'm just ready to start working so I can finally start seriously looking at buying a Truck. And even though I've remained dormant most of the time on this website, I appreciate all the help and comments other officer's have provided me and everyone else of this board. It's greatly appreciated!
Thank You, and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
David
"gbcop"
Having to spend 2 year's in the jail before I'll even be considered for Patrol isn't something very desirable to me, but hey, gotta start somewhere. Having my Texas Peace officer's license got my pay bumped up to $11.02/hour which will hopefully go up to $12/hour pretty quick.
Already got thru the interview process, fingerprinted, had my physical and psychological test and picked up my uniforms. Because of the holiday week, it'll only prolong my actual start date. I was told that after paperwork is sent into Austin, it'll take anywhere from 10day's- 2 weeks.
And that psychological evaluation was pretty shocking that an individual can look at a multiple choice test and tell me to the "T" was my personality is like. And I do mean to the "T"! This guy sat down and was just talking to me telling me things about my personality that I never realized until he pointed it out.
All well, I'm just ready to start working to get my commission picked up. That way I can take my "Sig" to the range w/o having to worry about possibly getting arrested for Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon. Which is going to bring me to my first "official" duty. Going down to the local LE Supply shop and buying my first LE 12round mag. :D
I'm just ready to start working so I can finally start seriously looking at buying a Truck. And even though I've remained dormant most of the time on this website, I appreciate all the help and comments other officer's have provided me and everyone else of this board. It's greatly appreciated!
Thank You, and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
David
"gbcop"