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Originally posted by TxSpinner View PostThank you everyone! I'm currently north of Dallas so starting my search in that area. Seems to be a lot of Departments hiring. More or less just worried about the background check but may as well try.
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Originally posted by Pullersboy View PostWhatever you do, make ****ED SURE that whatever department you decide to take a job with it is a civil service protected department. That's the very 1st thing you need to find out when considering putting in an application. If it's not civil service protected, don't even put in an application. Just find somewhere else. Fort Worth PD is about to start getting ready to put on an academy class later this year. I've been there almost 14 years. It's a good department with much better pay than most. Plus, in a bigger city like that, there is lots of opportunities to make extra money working special events and contracted security jobs. I usually pull down an extra $35-$40k per year in extra jobs and OT. But, I work alot more than most guys. Plus, with a department that size, there are lots of opportunities to go to specialized units after you've gotten some experience in patrol. Narc, SWAT, Gang, Vice, Criminal Tracking, Fugitive, Special Responce Team, Intel, Neighborhood Police Officer, TacMed, Motors, etc.
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Originally posted by 325to1195 View PostAsk away, plenty of us on here. 20 years in now, 1 year break in service to work for Houston Fire.... It was waste of time. Went back to police work with a big pay raise, and never looked back.
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Originally posted by CWendling View PostI dont know that Id make that a requirement. Our dept isnt (well, its city civil service which really isnt anything). Never bothered me in almost 20 years. Ive seen many times where people get their jobs back because of civil service rules that shouldnt have. There are benefits to it sometimes though if you are on someones s*^t list though I guess
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Originally posted by SwampRanger View PostI know Rudy well good people .....but that’s blood spatter . He says Shi- splatters, blood spatters...it’s all junk science anyway
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And Rudy is a good dude. But Nick makes me laugh much more
Originally posted by CWendling View PostI dont know that Id make that a requirement. Our dept isnt (well, its city civil service which really isnt anything). Never bothered me in almost 20 years. Ive seen many times where people get their jobs back because of civil service rules that shouldnt have. There are benefits to it sometimes though if you are on someones s*^t list though I guess
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If relocating is not a big deal look into DPS as well. LOTS of opportunities within the department and a wealth of contacts and resources. I have worked with and learned from several of their investigators and Rangers. One of the Rangers just moved into our office And always available for help.
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It’s been a good 26 years at fourth largest PD in the country. All but 7 seven years, I’ve been in specialized units and team environment. Things to look for in in an agency: civil service, medium to large agency, and retirement system. The big cities and counties are liberal and if they aren’t, they will be. You’ll have Tuesday Wednesday off and work all the holidays. You’ll come across some negative people but you will meet some of the best people also. It’s not as fun as used to be but that’s my perspective. Stay positive and do if you want too. Good luck!
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