Question for Stewie...

[Arkimedes]

Or anyone else for that matter......

I got the call-up from the Florida DJJ and start next month. After my start date, I'll still have about two months before I get sworn in and start "working".

My question is, as a Juvenile Detention Officer, should I invest in items such as a stab vest or anything else? The DJJ here doesn't supply them and I'm just looking for any helpful info.

[Stewie]

Depends my employer does not supply Stab Vest, and I honestly don't think I would need one. On your first day talk to the Staff and see what they have to say about them, but don't go out right now and buy one.

Does your department supply handcuffs? If not go buy a pair you will need them! Also make sure you have some thick skin, because kids will push your buttons and curse at you everyday.

Good luck! I'm still a Rookie but it's really a great job, just make sure you take nothing personal and you will be OK.