[Picknlittle]

Well, it's official. I went to work today with the Montgomery Co. TN, Sheriff's dept. I'm a deputy in the jail. I have pistol quals tomorrow and Wednesday, upon completion of, I'll be issued a Glock, .40 cal. I have no idea which model, but I reckon I'll shake hands with it tomorrow.

I couldn't stand another year of lawn and landscaping, dealing with rain, drought, no labor pool, and thieves on every corner. The pay isn't bad, the benefits are good, and there's no shortage of gangsta muffins, and thugabunnies to keep me in work.

It's all good!:)

[GhostlyKarliion]

well, congradulations!

that is probably a Glock 22, btw.

good luck and be safe, prisons can be a dangerous place.

[JWarren]

Be safe in there. Grats on the career change!


-- John

[LeonCarr]

Welcome to the profession.

Contrary to popular belief, you are safer in a jail or prison setting than you are out in the "freeworld".

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

[Rob87]

Congratulations!

How'd you get into that?

[gbran]

Good on you........... Hope yer happy, make lot's of money and live long.

[DWARREN123]

Will more than likely be a GLOCK 22. I work with a guy who is a reserve deputy with Montgomery county sheriff's department.

[jcoiii]

Good luck and welcome aboard the good ship lollypop. Hope you brought a think skin :D

[Feud]

couldn't stand another year of...thieves on every corner.

So you went to work for a jail? :)

Seriously, congrats! One more year of college to get my degree, then it's the LEO route for me.

[Brian Dale]

Congratulations! Well done.

[Picknlittle]

How'd you get into that?

I Was looking at county websites a while back and positions for jail deputies was listed. I have a friend whom I play music with who is the county emergency director, and good friends with a number of folks in the sheriff's office. I applied, was scheduled for testing then interviewed.

Lots of background digging and psychological testing, but I think it's going to be pretty good. Beats the heck out of having my business suck the life out of me.

Thanks for the support,..more to come.

[hankdatank1362]

Congrats! Got about another year for my BA, then maybe my Master's, and I'm gonna try to join the club.

[usmarine0352_2005]

First off, Congratulations.


Secondly, not to sound dumb, but does that mean your a cop?

Because I know there are "jailers", but there not cops.

[Rob87]

Pick, what was the psychological test like?

[Feud]

Pick, what was the psychological test like?

Would you rather ride on a train, dance in the rain, or feel no pain?

[thexrayboy]

Congrats. Stay on the honest side of the fence. Remember your oath to
the Constitution. If necessary grow a pair and refuse to obey evil and illegitimate orders from politically goaled chiefs. And remember....you took an oath to protect and serve, not rule and enforce. And finally.....
the founding fathers when penning the Bill of Rights said what they meant and meant what they said.
Obey them.

[Feud]

the founding fathers when penning the Bill of Rights said what they meant and meant what they said.

Don't forget John Bingham!

[Wolfgang2000]

First congratulations! I hope this is really what you want.

Now for what I tell all "young people" that want to get into LE.

GET A REAL JOB!!!!! OK Rant off. No one could tell me NOT to be a LEO when I was young.

There is only one requirement. To come home at the end of your shift, and not leak on the carpet when you get there. Everything else is just technicalities, and paper work. ;):D

[Feud]

There is only one requirement. To come home at the end of your shift, and not leak on the carpet when you get there.

That goes for the K9 units as well!

Ok, enough bad jokes out of me.

[Wolfgang2000]

That goes for the K9 units as well!

Ok, enough bad jokes out of me.


The dogs, ALL of them stay out side! :):D

[Picknlittle]

The psychological test so far has been written. 567 questions, many asked several different ways on many personal and social topics. I can see where many questions were digging at symptoms of depression, bi-polar, anti-social behaviors, etc. It seems to be looking for hot spots in your personality.

Our jail deputies are commissioned, armed and have the same authority to make arrest as patrol deputies, and city police, but that's not our purpose. It's preferred that we be good witnesses if we see something going down, while calling the city police to handle their turf, unless of course a life threatening situation is developing,...then it time to act.

As jails go, this is a very nice, high tech facility. I'm looking forward to getting my feet on the ground.

[Brian Dale]

Secondly, not to sound dumb, but does that mean you're a cop?

Because I know there are "jailers", but they're not cops.US Marine, I can't answer for Picknlittle, but I believe that it varies in different jurisdictions: it's one way in one place, and another way someplace else.

I have a hunting buddy who is a retired Sheriff's Officer. He spent some of his career on staff at the county jail in a county near where I live. He was a "jailer," and he's absolutely a "real cop."

EDITED TO ADD: Man, I type slowly. There's your answer, right above this post.

[kd7nqb]

Congrats, I take my physical agility test for Portland PD on March 8th and then stand a good chance of getting hired congrats. I know is my local jurisdiction ALL county Sheriff deputies do 1yr as jail staff before they get into a cruiser is this how your department works? Or did you choose the corrections route?

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

Congrats man. You've just become the enemy of about half this forum. Not me though. Good luck and stay safe. I hope to join your ranks someday myself.

[brentn]

Congrats, I've thought about being an LEO as well, but thats about as far as its gone :D
One reason that I wanted to do it was because theres so many closed minded or un-educated LEO's here in regards to firearm ownership. Would love to get on the force and start showing my fellow officers that I work with that we're good people, we just want to shoot some paper and collect a few guns..

[coyotehitman]

Congrats on what will become a transitioning point in your life. I have been a jail deputy and a road patrol officer and the jail was 10 times more stressful for me. Hope your time in the jail is more enjoyable than mine was. The light at the end of the tunnel (being a road officer) kept me sane.

[stevelyn]

Congrats and the best of luck to you. You are going to find out that starting out in the jail will make you a better street cop. I did the corrections thing between departments and was THAT ever an eye opener. It made me more effective on the street being able to screen the BS easier and spotting the subtleties in hoodlum sub-culture.

[Picknlittle]

I know is my local jurisdiction ALL county Sheriff deputies do 1yr as jail staff before they get into a cruiser is this how your department works?

I believe this is pretty much the jumping in point for the sheriff's dept., unless you have previous patrol experience. I do know of one fella hired a few weeks ago with five or six years on the local PD who is also a jail deputy. My guess is from what I see it's likely going to be a couple years or more before patrol is an option.

I'll know more as I ask and listen. :)

I kind of have my sights set on CI. I'll gladly go the patrol route, but investigations has my "want to". :)

[CountGlockula]

Congrats!

Keep on keeping our streets safe...and make sure you spend some great time with the brotherhood.

[Grizzly Adams]

Congratulations! Becareful, I've got some crazy relatives in that part of the state.:uhoh:

[Rokyudai]

Congrats Pickn' on your career choice! Keep safe of course and let us know how it goes.

[sacp81170a]

It made me more effective on the street being able to screen the BS easier and spotting the subtleties in hoodlum sub-culture.

What stevelyn said. You're about to get a highly concentrated education in body language, attitude and reading people. Work in a jail for a year and you'll forever look at people differently. I recognize a lot of behavioral traits in the corporate world that I would never have known about if I hadn't seen the "inside". It'll definitely make you better on the street.

[Picknlittle]

What a great day! I started the handgun training today. Spent most of four hours studying shooting mechanics. You know,..stance, balance, grip, getting from holster to grip to target in a fluid motion. Quickly replacing magazines while maintaining target. Sight alignment, target acquisition, and of course, safety, safety, safety. Then spent about three hours shooting. Drawing, shooting. Drawing shooting, mag exchange, shooting. We wrapped up with timed rapid fire.

Things went very well,....I really like that Glock 22. I was impressed at how easily it immediately returns to target after firing. Very balanced and comfortable.

More drills tomorrow, followed by timed quals.

It's great to spend the day shooting AND getting paid for it! :D

Thanks for the support and encouragement folks,...you're a great bunch.

[Brian Dale]

Glad that the day went well. Go get 'em. :D

[Optical Serenity]

Welcome aboard.

The thin blue line is a real small community. Everyone knows everyone. Make it home safe, that's what matters.

[keyhole]

Welcome to the zoo. It can be a tough ride, but hang in there.

[MT GUNNY]

While were talking about new cops
I just found out I have three neibors that are cops one to the left, two across the street, the guy on the right is a gun guy like myself.

[Picknlittle]

Today was a cool day. I received my commission card and was officially sworn in, got my badge, Glock a hardy welcome to the family.:)

It's odd, I 54 and feel like a kid at Christmas. After retiring from the military, entering the corporate world as a mid manager, only to realize that greed and corruption were rampant, I then decided to go into landscaping and lawn care only to be crushed by an ugly drought followed by too much rain.

I'm asking myself why I didn't do this much sooner. I know there will be days I regret the move, and others will be cause for celebration. I hope I keep my perspective, but see so many others who have been greatly changed by the experience.

Thanks again.

[gym]

Good luck, with the new job.

[Brian Dale]

I hope I keep my perspectiveAt 54, with your broad background, it seems that you're well equipped to do some real good.

All the best.