Just applied for "Jackboot" today... Wish me luck.

Just applied for "Jackboot".. Update... Got the Job

(updated Feb 15th.. got the job)


Well, I had hoped to get away from the LEO/Security stuff when I relocated a couple months ago, but the sad fact is that it's the best job around here that I'm qualified for as far as pay/benefits are concerned. And I'm starting to run out of money.

(sigh).... So I put in my app today for a Corrections Officer position that just opened up at a nearby prison.

I've done this kind of work before, and it usually ends up in me being depressed and even more cynical about the human race than I already am (if that's possible), but I don't seem to have a lot of options now. So I'm gonna try to keep focused on the positive aspects (If I get the job obviously), like decent pay, good benefits, retirement plan, bla bla. And I figure if tshtf, surely the badge is worth something?

 

+1 goodluck...very tough job I couldn't do. It would be rough dealing with miscreants day in, day out, of course at least they're up front about who's who. Elsewhere the snakes all wear suits.

 

Well, I don't really consider it a Jackboot position (a little tongue in cheek there). But it's definitely workin "for the man".

I pretty much agree with your definition Clyde, Corrections doesn't have the opportunity to stomp on average citizen rights, just inmates rights.

 

Good Luck, it is a challenging enviroment. My son is a detention officer for our County Sherriffs dept.

 

Good luck. One of my B-I-L's is a corrections officer. Tough line of work.

 

Update:

Scheduled me for an interview for Feb 7, so one step closer.

I neeeeed to quit smoking by then as it's a non-smoking facility.

You know, the more I think about it, it's a pretty good job considering all the benefits. I would think that corrections would be a very stable job even in a SHTF situation. You can't just quit guarding prisoners.... can you?


Strikes me as funny while I ramble on about this, I know nobody is really interested in "what's going on in Blackjacks life today"
But since I have no friends to talk to, you guys are forced to hear it.

 

Hey, Blackjack, I just got off the phone with my son. He is starting the Sheriffs Academy on Monday to be a detention officer.

Pay is OK, benefits are good, and like you say, job security is pretty much assured. There will always be MZB's......

 

Hi BlackJack -- even though I'm new here and don't really know anyone, it's still a great place to run ideas past others. Believe me - I'm pulling for you and I think everyone else is too.

Hope you can find some like-minded people where you live, but helping others via this forum like you do has tons of merit that should never be dissed.

Today I'm home with my daughter because she has a nasty cough; we'll say a quick prayer for you!

 

Lots of luck on the inteview Blackjack.

 

Brother There is no problem working for the man. You get all kinds of info inside info. Some good some bad.

Corrections...man thats a tough way to go. You are locked in there just like they are only you get to go home after your 8 or 12. Be safe and watch your back. Most in the joint know if they even touch you they get the beating of their lives. Sorry but thats the truth.

 

Glad to hear its looking good for you to get it. Hope it comes through.

 

Black Jack

At least you'll know where all the bad guys are.

 

Well I can't say I exactly "applied" to be a JBT..but I did get nominated to become TOWN CONSTIABLE if the April 3 election pans out. OK, so that means dogcatcher and "Get the junk offa 'da lawn" guy but it's gotta be important....right?
Oh yeah, my wife want's to be part of the SWAT team!

Good luck Blackjack!

 

Pulling for you guy!