Big Hello:

[Jabrim]

Hello, my name is Jason and I've been a regular on the forum's here for a little while. Been quite busy lately with the background investigation for the correction's officer trainee position I was applying for and my current job. I recently found out that I was approved for hire with the local sheriff's department for the position and I'll be starting in a little less than two weeks. Just wanted to say hello to everyone on the board in the same boat and say good luck and be safe and I look forward to talking with some of you once things get more settled for me. I'm very excited and highly admire and respect what every one of you do. Talk to you all later.

[phxheat]

Congratulations on the Hire Jason! I am now in my fourth week of detention officer academy for my local sheriffs office, and while I can't exactly say that its "fun", it is an awesome experience! I just dropped 500 bucks on my first uniform, duty belt, etc., so no turning back now...! I can't wait to earn that badge and go on "the inside". I wish you luck on everything.

[Bowles]

Congratulations, and welcome back.

[n0mad]

Congratulations on the Hire Jason! I am now in my fourth week of detention officer academy for my local sheriffs office, and while I can't exactly say that its "fun", it is an awesome experience! I just dropped 500 bucks on my first uniform, duty belt, etc., so no turning back now...! I can't wait to earn that badge and go on "the inside". I wish you luck on everything.

You'll have to let me know where they assign you once you find out. Have you done a facility day at Tents yet?

[phxheat]

No, one of our facility days got screwed up, so I have only been to Estrella, although I did spend the whole day in D-Tower with the tents bad boys...I am glad to see another MCSO in here- what class were you? I have heard that many times the top people in their class get placed in Tents or 4th Avenue, Is this true? Any info is appreciated.

[n0mad]

I was class 821- RTO's Atkinson and Golston. It's funny that you say the top people get placed at tents; I had never heard that. However, I was the overall top recruit for my class and another guy in my class that got sent there was voted by the class as "class favorite" I guess you could call it, so we both got awards. But there were two others sent there that weren't that great in the academy, and now that have sent a bunch more over that weren't anything great in the academy; a couple recycles, a couple attitude problems, a couple overweight... but due to other transfers and promotions, we needed more people.

I've worked D-tower before, its pretty easy compared to other towers, and I know alot of those inmates..some I sent myself.

Anything else, just ask.

[Jabrim]

Thanks:

Congratulations, and welcome back.

Thanks, I'm excited and nervous which is to be expected I suppose. Looking forward to starting, any advice (I've read alot of the other threads about newly hired people, what to expect etc.) as to the job and just starting out I would appreciate. Thanks again, be safe and happy.

[Bowles]

Don't trust any inmates.
Make sure whatever you do is covered by policy and you abide by it.
Always make a copy for yourself.
Stay alert.
Remember always that while you are watching inmates, they are also watching you.

[1991gulfwarvet]

Good choice of a career!!!

I just got my Certification on JUN 29th. and am working @ GULF C.I. main unit.
This is the biggest facility in the State Corrections System.
I love my job, and hope that you make the most of your opportunity.
Good Luck

[TXLady]

Hello, my name is Jason and I've been a regular on the forum's here for a little while. Been quite busy lately with the background investigation for the correction's officer trainee position I was applying for and my current job. I recently found out that I was approved for hire with the local sheriff's department for the position and I'll be starting in a little less than two weeks. Just wanted to say hello to everyone on the board in the same boat and say good luck and be safe and I look forward to talking with some of you once things get more settled for me. I'm very excited and highly admire and respect what every one of you do. Talk to you all later.

I'm so glad things have worked out for you! How is the house coming?

[Jabrim]

Slow is good:

I'm so glad things have worked out for you! How is the house coming?

Well its coming along slowly, I'll be tiling my son's room this weekend. Been busy with lots of other things including starting the new job and this and that, daily life. Looking forward to starting the new job though, really can't wait.

[stasi]

Thanks, I'm excited and nervous which is to be expected I suppose. Looking forward to starting, any advice (I've read alot of the other threads about newly hired people, what to expect etc.) as to the job and just starting out I would appreciate. Thanks again, be safe and happy.

Hello Jabrim,

I can certainly understand what your feeling about starting in corrections. I've been on the job now for a month, and for the first week, I actually questioned my decision to accept a corrections position. Now, the job is getting easier, and I feel much more comfortable. Of course, I've still alot to learn! Good luck, and congratulations!

[Jabrim]

Yeah:

Yeah definitely a lot to learn, something different every single day. That's a guarantee, had a man today that had to go to the "chair" for restraints and he just didn't want to go peacefully, quite a sight. Everyone be safe and take care.

[ftlaudcop]

I know jason ( jbrim) is earning his money,
that county jail is outta control at times
hope the new sheriff and county commission
see eye to eye on new construction...
specially, they need to build a " hell hole" just for
confinement within the legal guidelines....some place you don't
wanna go if ya disrepect the officer's....


www.schackdaddy.com

[Jabrim]

Yeah:

I know jason ( jbrim) is earning his money,
that county jail is outta control at times
hope the new sheriff and county commission
see eye to eye on new construction...
specially, they need to build a " hell hole" just for
confinement within the legal guidelines....some place you don't
wanna go if ya disrepect the officer's....


www.schackdaddy.com

Yeah I agree, the majority of the inmates don't show their *** in front of officers and start stuff. But the ones that do should be made an example of in my opinion. Officer's hands seem to be tied a lot of the times.