Considering a Career change

[Guest eyebedam]

So Ive been with my current employer for around 6 years & dont get me wrong I like my job, but Ive pretty much topped out & theres no room for advancement. Im really considering applying with the THP or The Wilson county Sheriffs Dept. I alwalys wanted to be in LE & I know that theres always gonna be room for advancement. Im 33 & really dont want to look back when Im 40 doing the same thing im doing now & only making a couple dollars more an hour. So anyone out there with any LE experience that can give me any pointers on ow to get my foot in the door or the rproper channels to go through.

[Guest eyebedam]

any advice anyone?

[Guest Ranger Rick]

So Ive been with my current employer for around 6 years & dont get me wrong I like my job, but Ive pretty much topped out & theres no room for advancement. Im really considering applying with the THP or The Wilson county Sheriffs Dept. I alwalys wanted to be in LE & I know that theres always gonna be room for advancement. Im 33 & really dont want to look back when Im 40 doing the same thing im doing now & only making a couple dollars more an hour. So anyone out there with any LE experience that can give me any pointers on ow to get my foot in the door or the rproper channels to go through.

Not in LE. But, I say go for it.

Life is too short.

Don't tell you current employer or any of your co-workers that you're "considering your options." And don't leave your current position until you're employed else where.

For the THP would think you could start at their web site. If you qualify for work there... I'ld say you'ld have no problem with the local sheriff requirements.

[Smith]

THP is very military like. If that fits you then go for it. Every POT i've talked to said they felt sorrow for the THP guys at the Academy. this was coming from some ex-military guys. NO pain, no gain though!

[EMTRN]

Work Reserve for a local department. You might find out if you love it or hate it.

[Guest canynracer]

Work Reserve for a local department. You might find out if you love it or hate it.

+1....I am most likely going to go this route here in Shelby County.

[Guest eyebedam]

the military type structure wouldn't bother me. I like that kind of stuff. Basic was my favorite part of the army. How hard is it to get on even in a reserve type status?

[Im Neero]

Work Reserve for a local department. You might find out if you love it or hate it.

How does one do this?

[Guest shortfri]

So Ive been with my current employer for around 6 years & dont get me wrong I like my job, but Ive pretty much topped out & theres no room for advancement. Im really considering applying with the THP or The Wilson county Sheriffs Dept. I alwalys wanted to be in LE & I know that theres always gonna be room for advancement. Im 33 & really dont want to look back when Im 40 doing the same thing im doing now & only making a couple dollars more an hour. So anyone out there with any LE experience that can give me any pointers on ow to get my foot in the door or the rproper channels to go through.

Just my 2 cents. But unless you have a problem with Mt. Juliet P.D. i'd try them first. I think you'd like the pay and benifits better.

[Guest eyebedam]

Just my 2 cents. But unless you have a problem with Mt. Juliet P.D. i'd try them first. I think you'd like the pay and benifits better.

I have no problem with them but I know the 2 that I mentioned dont require any college. I'm not sure if MJPD has the same requirements or not.

[Guest canynracer]

How does one do this?

This tells you about them...

http://www.shelby-sheriff.org/programs/reserves.asp

here is the process part of it...

http://www.shelby-sheriff.org/programs/volopps.asp

Edited July 21, 2008 by canynracer

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

Work Reserve for a local department. You might find out if you love it or hate it.

good advices

[Smith]

I have no problem with them but I know the 2 that I mentioned dont require any college. I'm not sure if MJPD has the same requirements or not.

Gallatin is currently hiring I know for sure. I think they were trying to bring on 6 this month.

[Guest canynracer]

the military type structure wouldn't bother me. I like that kind of stuff. Basic was my favorite part of the army. How hard is it to get on even in a reserve type status?

Reserves are generally unpaid...(for the most part) so as long as you pass the same requirements as full time LEOS (i.e. POST training) and background checks you are good...keep in mind that reserves are held to the same standards as full time, with the same powers. Shelby County requires 24hrs a month, of course you could do more, but you must volunteer 24hrs minimum.

Also, Reserves are a "foot in the door" when the dept is hiring, if you decide to go full time.

[Guest db99wj]

+1....I am most likely going to go this route here in Shelby County.

:screwy:

[Im Neero]

Reserves are generally unpaid...(for the most part) so as long as you pass the same requirements as full time LEOS (i.e. POST training) and background checks you are good...keep in mind that reserves are held to the same standards as full time, with the same powers. Shelby County requires 24hrs a month, of course you could do more, but you must volunteer 24hrs minimum.

That's very interesting. From what I read on their site and you have said it seems like a reserve officer would meet the requirements to be included in H.R. 218, which allows leo's to carry nationwide. Can anyone confirm this?

[Guest jackdog]

me too I want to be a CEO, run a company into the ground get fired and walk away with a multi million dollar golden parachute package

[Guest eyebedam]

me too I want to be a CEO, run a company into the ground get fired and walk away with a multi million dollar golden parachute package

what does that have to do with this thread?

[Guest Grout]

what does that have to do with this thread?

Career change.Hence the title of this thread.

[Guest eyebedam]

Career change.Hence the title of this thread.

Well I'm actually being serious.

[andersmg]

I am not LEO, but I have thought about trying it myself several times over my lifetime. I was always talked out of it by my current wife.

If I had it to do over I would be in law enforcement now. Don't let the chance get by you, I am 46 now and too old for any dept. that I know of.

If you think you would like to do it then go for it!

[GhstFace38]

<-- LEO.

You might try the reserve route to see if you like the work, it's unlike any other job out there.

[Magiccarpetrides]

You outta check out Border Patrol....they claim $70k is very possible after 3years...dont know about all that but would be a pretty cool job and they will hire anyone under 40 that can meet their requirements. If I wasnt selling cars here in TN thats what I would be doin.

[Guest jackdog]

hey sorry if I upset your coffee cup.