Idoc

[lawenforcer5125]

So anyone else on here going to the Academy on the 20th???

[AceofSpades08]

Hey @ibarre7 can you keep us updated on when the next class might be and on your experience. You say they showed you guys around? Where did they show you around?

[HapkidoKa]

There will be 100 of us in the upcoming academy, 12 of which will be heading to Stateville. The sgt. that was showing us around the facility said there will be 3 or 4 more classes coming up. Those of you on the list with decent scores, stay by your phone.

Good luck to you, I started out at Stateville. You will hear a million different things from a million different people but I loved the place. Learned a lot there and met a lot of good people. I wouldn't be having such a successful career in the feds if not for Stateville.

[Light vs Dark]

Good luck to you, I started out at Stateville. You will hear a million different things from a million different people but I loved the place. Learned a lot there and met a lot of good people. I wouldn't be having such a successful career in the feds if not for Stateville.

Do i know you. I agree with every word you said. I also worked at the ville. hahahhahahahahha

[MissMe30]

Week one of the academy down how was it? I heard one got sent home for bring their phone...

[Eiba]

@hapkidoka, thank you very much!

@missme, "outstanding ma'am!!!" Lol. Yes, there was a kid, I believe going to Hill that brought his phone into the facility during his 1st orientation day at Hill. They told him not to do it again, but sure enough, he brought it the second day and the warden escorted him out.

@aceofspades, it's actually good. The instructors are very informative and the academy is ran quiet well. My only two complaints are the beds and the food. Other than that, it's alright.

[HapkidoKa]

Do i know you. I agree with every word you said. I also worked at the ville. hahahhahahahahha

LMAO I don't believe we've met before sir......... Howler!

[AceofSpades08]

I'm curious to know what is the lowest score that anyone has gotten who made it into the academy? I recieved a 69 but my friend only got a 41and I'm just wondering if I should keep encouraging him? I feel kinda bad because that score is too low in my opinion.

[futureblue63]

I'm curious to know what is the lowest score that anyone has gotten who made it into the academy? I recieved a 69 but my friend only got a 41and I'm just wondering if I should keep encouraging him? I feel kinda bad because that score is too low in my opinion.

Hope he knows someone otherwise he needs to test again and try to bring his score up or put down a location that has no one on their list.... LOGAN C.C. hired a few females with scores in the 20's.... Testing for I.D.O.C is a joke.

[HapkidoKa]

Hope he knows someone otherwise he needs to test again and try to bring his score up or put down a location that has no one on their list.... LOGAN C.C. hired a few females with scores in the 20's.... Testing for I.D.O.C is a joke.

How long ago was this? I've been gone since '10 but in '09 they started a min score policy which required applicants to score at least 30 something to make the eligibility list.

Anyway I was at STA and we were supposed to be the ones that picked from the bottom of the barrel but I never met anyone that scored under 60. I've heard stories from "back in the day" though.

[MissMe30]

Half way done!!!! To you who are n the academy how does it feel to know n 3 weeks you will be done??... Any of u have range yet? This weather has been amazing these last two weeks a lot better than when I had range, the dead of winter and the coldest wind you could ever have... And if you haven't been yet good luck to u!

[Eiba]

Yeah, my entire class finished control tactics, restraints, and range. Range by far has been the best. I sort of felt control tactics should've been longer than 1 week, but it was very informal. All in all, its going good. We will be doing a shakedown at a prison this coming up week which should be an experience.

[MissMe30]

Congrats on graduating lawenforcer & ibarrae... The good part starts Monday... Well after the cycle training anyway...lol

[lawenforcer10]

Congrats on graduating lawenforcer & ibarrae... The good part starts Monday... Well after the cycle training anyway...lol

Thanks MissMe30, it was a long 6 weeks but it does feel good to be done...

[Americoza]

IDOC is a great job and awesome experience, pays well and has good benefits,however it wasn't my goal, left for CPD and have no regrets,good luck to you guys and to those who are still trying to get on, remember-never give up.