Any S.O./P.D. hiring

[uspsashooter]

hey guys,
do any of you know of a S.O. or P.D. hiring in south east louisiana. Anything from Baton Rouge to St. Tammany Parish would help?

 

[kae6511]

from what ive heard st tammany is always hiring

 

[jmcrawf1]

Covington PD has multiple spots open.

 

[JR1572]

JPSO and NOPD are hiring.

JR1572

 

[ericlosh]

reserves can be a good way in.

be aware its a bit of time(hard on work and home life schedule) and you dont get paid.

 

[JR1572]

reserves can be a good way in.

be aware its a bit of time(hard on work and home life schedule) and you dont get paid.

Meh. If you want to be the police, go full time and be the police. Reserves don't work like the full time road guys do, and they only work 25-40 hours a month, as opposed to the amount of time the full time guys put in.

JR1572

 

[ericlosh]

Meh. If you want to be the police, go full time and be the police. Reserves don't work like the full time road guys do, and they only work 25-40 hours a month, as opposed to the amount of time the full time guys put in.

JR1572

for some its a start, just providing options.

 

[JBP55]

for some its a start, just providing options.

With no pay and at least a $1,000 investment to start.

 

[ericlosh]

With no pay and at least a $1,000 investment to start.

yep, not for everyone, but that's up to whoever goes that route.

 

[returningliberty]

yep, not for everyone, but that's up to whoever goes that route.

I started as reserve because I wasn't sure if I wanted to really go law enforcement. I moved from there to part time while I finish up school. It's a great way to get your feet wet and see if you really like the job before you commit (quitting current job etc).

And for guys like me who didn't really need the money, but had a weekend to spare, it's a good way to give back to the community.

 

[local2fed]

Being a reserve officer/deputy is a fantastic option. I know several guys and girls who cant afford to give up their private sector job but still wanna provide this service to their communties. Reserves have the exact same authority as full time officers and deputies. They also have the flexibility to work their own hours/shifts. It's also a great option when the agency isnt hiring...your foot is in the door when they do open up. JPSO has a fantastic reserve program. Any full time officer or deputy who frowns upon a reserve needs to reevaluate their views.

 

[JR1572]

Being a reserve officer/deputy is a fantastic option. I know several guys and girls who cant afford to give up their private sector job but still wanna provide this service to their communties. Reserves have the exact same authority as full time officers and deputies. They also have the flexibility to work their own hours/shifts. It's also a great option when the agency isnt hiring...your foot is in the door when they do open up. JPSO has a fantastic reserve program. Any full time officer or deputy who frowns upon a reserve needs to reevaluate their views.

I'm not frowning upon anyone. There are full time slugs just like there are reserve slugs.

There are also people who have joined as reserves to further their own personal business ventures.

JR1572

 

[returningliberty]

There are also people who have joined as reserves to further their own personal business ventures.

JR1572

How is that even possible? You don't Make money as a reserve, you spend it. A lot of it, in fact. I went Cheap and still shelled out thousands of dollars on uniforms, shotgun , rifle, duty gear, training ammo, etc.

 

[oleheat]

Funny you should ask this today, pertaining to BR....

 

[JR1572]

How is that even possible? You don't Make money as a reserve, you spend it. A lot of it, in fact. I went Cheap and still shelled out thousands of dollars on uniforms, shotgun , rifle, duty gear, training ammo, etc.

I owe you a PM from yesterday. I'll include an example of what I'm talking about in that PM.

JR1572

 

[thatguy]

How is that even possible? You don't Make money as a reserve, you spend it. A lot of it, in fact. I went Cheap and still shelled out thousands of dollars on uniforms, shotgun , rifle, duty gear, training ammo, etc.

JPSO issues uniforms, firearms, and units to their reserves. They also work details out the wahzoo.

 

[JR1572]

JPSO issues uniforms, firearms, and units to their reserves. They also work details out the wahzoo.

Yep. And they get preference when they want to go full time.

JR1572

 

[returningliberty]

Yep. And they get preference when they want to go full time.

JR1572

i had no idea, that kinda defeats the purpose of a reserve.

 

[JR1572]

i had no idea, that kinda defeats the purpose of a reserve.

How? Someone joins the reserves to try it out, then after doing it decides they like it so much they want to do it full time. It's not a bad thing at all.

JR1572

 

[ericlosh]

How? Someone joins the reserves to try it out, then after doing it decides they like it so much they want to do it full time. It's not a bad thing at all.

JR1572

That's what I'm doing, also it will allow me to finish my associates degree. I feel its a wonderful opportunity.