Would you be a Police Officer? If so why?

[WillBrink]

I honestly dont think they make enough money currently. It used to be a great paying job, but it hasn't kept up with inflation.

If you're putting it under "you couldn't pay me enough..." I'd agree, but salaries, benefits, over time, details, etc, they do OK. But, we pay millions to some idiot kid to throw or catch a baseball and such, so priorities are still off in terms of benefits to society vs $ made.

Bottom line, if one gets into LE to live like a boss, probably not the career path for you...

[jaredmus]

$50,000 starting salary is bad? For a single guy with next to no debt?

EDIT: I actually also applied to be a CO at the state prison and actually backed out of that. Pay was significantly lower between 28-35,000 a year. For the dangerous nature of being a CO that's definitely not worth it to me. At least as a police officer I'll have a chance of working fun events with the public and handing stickers out to kids and stuff.

cops in Long Island, and in Rockland county, and westchester county make well over 150,000. NYC everyone makes 100000, before any promotional test. Some sergeants in NYPD can clear 155-170, and lieut 165-185

[Burgerbuger]

Good money, pension, you don't have to learn much once you get established with the rules. Union, it's pretty hard to get fired.Plently of advancement and being able to move to another department streamlessly.

I would say it's a pretty good gig as long as you don't get hired to a ****ty location.

[lornemalvo]

My goal is to join the Marshals service when I get out of the Navy. Who knows if it will work out.

[JayDubbs932]

a 60k wage increase from working overtime? what the **** kind of OT are we talking here? My work has tons of OT opportunities, and I've put in 100 hour weeks, and while its a nice boost it would never increase my wage by that much.

I was giving a low estimate btw. Check this article http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...rned_110k.html

[Drufeus]

12 year LEO here. I like people. Really why I keep at it. I don't go out of my way to hurt someone. Let you dictate my response. It's my scene, but your actions determine your outcome. Works well for me as I have the gift of gab. Can talk with anyone. If you have 0 social skills, stay away. 90%of the job is verbal. Where it gets these officers in trouble. Can't talk to anyone

[sennas]

I was giving a low estimate btw. Check this article http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...rned_110k.html

Most of those guys are gaming the system to boost their pension. Pulling 100 hour weeks. They cracked down on that in my state because pretty much every cop was doing it. Funny ****.

[7Friday7]

CMPD officer in training here. So far I love it. It's a definite change from what I was doing before (engineer). It's something new everyday, and you get to meet people from all walks of life. It's honestly like you're living in an episode of COPS. srs. I took a cut in pay to join the force. It's just something I've always wanted to do since I was a kid.

[Zerafian]

fuk that...I hate dealing with people

[AgRyan]

a 60k wage increase from working overtime? what the **** kind of OT are we talking here? My work has tons of OT opportunities, and I've put in 100 hour weeks, and while its a nice boost it would never increase my wage by that much.

I was averaging around 60 hour work weeks and on track to make about 100k before I left. California though...

[fmylife4real]

Would only be a cop if I didn't have to do paperwork or follow any rules and laws.

[Redundanteater]

Props those who are genuinely trying to help maintain law and order etc. I could never do it myself. No $, huge danger, loss of respect etc. etc. General negative perception, increasing scrutiny etc. (maybe not a bad thing but can be tough when split second life or death decisions are scrutinized mercilessly after the fact).

[Saleenmuscle]

Both, just be honest, everyone makes mistakes. If your caught being deceptive on the test and ultimately found lying it will get you DQ'ed.

[retro23phan]

job is fun, and it pays well. hated the hiring process, but I'm happy where I'm at.

[DoYouEvenNEM]

cops in Long Island, and in Rockland county, and westchester county make well over 150,000. NYC everyone makes 100000, before any promotional test. Some sergeants in NYPD can clear 155-170, and lieut 165-185

Only an issue if you expect to own a detached single-family home in New York.

Single guy living like a student could work as a cop for 15 years and retire for the rest of their lives, serious.

[WillBrink]

12 year LEO here. I like people. Really why I keep at it. I don't go out of my way to hurt someone. Let you dictate my response. It's my scene, but your actions determine your outcome. Works well for me as I have the gift of gab. Can talk with anyone. If you have 0 social skills, stay away. 90%of the job is verbal. Where it gets these officers in trouble. Can't talk to anyone

A good personality trait for that job for sure. Wish I shared it

[ProteenBrah]

Low pay government job where your coworkers are all unmotivated dumbasses with a chip on their shoulder or god loving delusional "im a great guy" *******s ... nothanks jefe

[AgRyan]

Low pay government job where your coworkers are all unmotivated dumbasses with a chip on their shoulder or god loving delusional "im a great guy" *******s ... nothanks jefe

Sounds like a bad PD problem to me. Most police officers I meet are highly motivated to do their job well.

[devin45k]

I always wanted to be a cop but never attempted. I am 29 and now starting to regret it a lot.

[AgRyan]

I always wanted to be a cop but never attempted. I am 29 and now starting to regret it a lot.

It's definitely not too late brah. Not even close. Plenty of guys (I'd say around half from my last department) started late 20's and early 30's. We had one guy start in his 50's srs.

[XXLAFLAME]

nah i wouldnt do any job that would put my life at risk not worth the money

police officer military etc

[JayDubbs932]

cops in Long Island, and in Rockland county, and westchester county make well over 150,000. NYC everyone makes 100000, before any promotional test. Some sergeants in NYPD can clear 155-170, and lieut 165-185

I live in Rockland, work in Westchester. Can confirm

[dhawkeye1980]

Did 10 years, 7 with a major dept, 3 with a smaller dept as a sergeant, i am maybe going to go back as a reserve. Its fun and a great job if its what you really want to do.

[CherryPopinski]

Only an issue if you expect to own a detached single-family home in New York.

Single guy living like a student could work as a cop for 15 years and retire for the rest of their lives, serious.

[BloodyBaron]

If I did some green from the ages of 16-17, but stopped and haven't done it since then because I realized you couldn't to become a cop..am I screwed or nah? Would I have to lie on the polygraph test (that has been proven to be b.s), or tell them the truth, and risk not being hired?

[NotANun21]

Nah because I don't know what would piss me off more my swarmy colleagues or the scum I gotta deal with on a daily basis

[motivat3d]

Currently one. Wouldn't change it. Everyday is a new experience.

Pros:

Helping people who genuinely accept the police.
Job security.

Cons:

Shift work.
Can be a unappreciated job at times.

[eystheticsbrah]

Applied once as a LEO (living in The Netherlands). I f*cked up the sport test, didn't prepare at all and my legs started up cramping up the 4th round out of 5... Had to run the obstacle course in 3;08 min, due to my sh*tty prep I did it in 3;18... Got a 14/20 from the intelligency test tho, highest out of 70+ people.

I had to wait 6 months to re-apply again, re-applied last night, am already preparing for this for a long time. Hopefully I will succeed and make myself and family proud! LEO's over here make decent money, 1700-1800 euro / month without any bonuses + most expenses get paid.

Gonna hit the gym right now as in preparation, will rep all my fellow LEO brahs!

[MWorkz18]

Would only be a cop if I didn't have to do paperwork or follow any rules and laws.

yeah and I'd like to be an actor, if I didn't have to star in any movies, tv shows, or commercials...

[NillaWafer]

Maybe in a small town, but in a city? Lol fuk that.