To start off, yes I’ve done my research into both, my question is more of a personal insight.
obviously Tampa, being much bigger, has better pay and career opportunities.
I am more curious if anyone has personal insight into either department, but mainly TPD? Looking for answers as to how they treat their officers, if they have your back, forced OT vs volunteer (love OT, just not every day so that there is no family life), quality of work environment, etc. things you can’t really get from a recruiter.
Then there is the obvious living situation. I’m out of state but I would assume that Ocala, being more rural, is likely more family friendly. It also appears to have slightly cheaper cost of living, but possibly not enough difference to make up the pay gap?
if anyone has personal knowledge of either that they’d be willing to share as a reply or direct message, I would appreciate it!
I have worked in both smaller and a large department (over 2400), so the size isn’t a bad thing, I actually appreciate the opportunity it brings. But there are a lot of unknowns when transferring, especially from out of state.
Thanks in advance!
obviously Tampa, being much bigger, has better pay and career opportunities.
I am more curious if anyone has personal insight into either department, but mainly TPD? Looking for answers as to how they treat their officers, if they have your back, forced OT vs volunteer (love OT, just not every day so that there is no family life), quality of work environment, etc. things you can’t really get from a recruiter.
Then there is the obvious living situation. I’m out of state but I would assume that Ocala, being more rural, is likely more family friendly. It also appears to have slightly cheaper cost of living, but possibly not enough difference to make up the pay gap?
if anyone has personal knowledge of either that they’d be willing to share as a reply or direct message, I would appreciate it!
I have worked in both smaller and a large department (over 2400), so the size isn’t a bad thing, I actually appreciate the opportunity it brings. But there are a lot of unknowns when transferring, especially from out of state.
Thanks in advance!
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