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I have been a Correctional Officer for a Sheriffs Dept. in Mass. for 4 years and I am considering leaving to further develop a family business, plus I'm sick of being in jail. My long term plan is to become a reserve police officer while directing my business.
Getting one's foot in the door in law enf. is everything; I could get any job I want now that I am "in", will leaving the field for a year hurt me that much? At this time I will also be attending the required reserve police academy.
I know getting a position while being employed would be simple enough. Hiring and demand is more common in the spring, so a smooth transition (as I had previously planned) may be unavailable.
Getting one's foot in the door in law enf. is everything; I could get any job I want now that I am "in", will leaving the field for a year hurt me that much? At this time I will also be attending the required reserve police academy.
I know getting a position while being employed would be simple enough. Hiring and demand is more common in the spring, so a smooth transition (as I had previously planned) may be unavailable.
