Quote:
Originally Posted by fliptuner
Things to note:
1. The pay isn't the greatest, probably starting in the low $40K area but I'm sure benefits are good.
2. Hours suck. Usually 4 on/4 off, 12hr shifts 1 month/8hr shifts next month
3. You're gonna get mind-fucked by inmates on a regular basis - threatened, offered bribes, manipulated, etc. So you better have a strong personality and be smart in dealing w/ people.
4. On night shifts, expect to be mind-numbingly bored.
If you want job security and a pension, I suppose it's a good option. I just couldn't deal with the repetition and environment.
|
1. I don't mind the pay, not planning to make it a career anyway.
2. That's how it is for most Law Enforcement jobs. I don't think I would mind it, it's not like you'll never get a weekend off.
3. Not worried, I've been working in the Downtown Eastside long enough to know what that feels like.
4. Great!