Correctional Officer

[mgarba]

Sure Willy, I don't mind telling.

I was differed for a few reasons. One for having friends who smoked Marijauna, two for attending locations where drugs were used (parties/clubs).

Pretty weak I know, sometimes being too honest doesn't pay off, because I'm fairly certain most of the officers I know would not make it into the force based on that criteria.

[impactX]

Originally Posted by mgarba

Sure Willy, I don't mind telling.

I was differed for a few reasons. One for having friends who smoked Marijauna, two for attending locations where drugs were used (parties/clubs).

Pretty weak I know, sometimes being too honest doesn't pay off, because I'm fairly certain most of the officers I know would not make it into the force based on that criteria.

If you are entering this profession, distant yourself from illegal activities. It's not that "weak."

[mgarba]

Give me a break. Sure Marajuana is a illegal activity, but to expect a person to not socialize with people who smoke it, is absolutely ridiculous. For godsakes my mother smokes the stuff for her blood pressure.

There are some criteria that unfortunately I know quite well some officers simply lied about to get it, which I think is wrong.

[chunkymunkey]

Mgarba... can i ask how did they know you associated with that type of people?

[impactX]

Originally Posted by mgarba

Give me a break. Sure Marajuana is a illegal activity, but to expect a person to not socialize with people who smoke it, is absolutely ridiculous. For godsakes my mother smokes the stuff for her blood pressure.

There are some criteria that unfortunately I know quite well some officers simply lied about to get it, which I think is wrong.

It's not about not socializing with them; not hanging out with them WHEN they're doing it isn't a tough thing to do.

[chunkymunkey]

Does anyone know if the four day on/off is your own selection? Or do they give you like - for example, monday 9am, tuesday 5am, etc kind of schedule? And does this change every month to which days are on and off?

[mgarba]

Impact, it wasn't even the fact of being around them when they do it. I was honest and even said I'm not around when they do it, but I know that they regularly smoke. I was told you can't even associate with people who do it, period.

That isn't realistic.

[NSX]

Originally Posted by mgarba

Impact, it wasn't even the fact of being around them when they do it. I was honest and even said I'm not around when they do it, but I know that they regularly smoke. I was told you can't even associate with people who do it, period.

That isn't realistic.

Why is it unrealistic? It comes down to choice. You have a choice wether or not you associate with them or not.
It comes down to how badly you want the career.
I got the same speech from them 3 years ago and I stopped associating with my friends and "bros" that used drugs since 2003. They understood the career path that I was taking and we went seperate ways. Id have to say I associate with ZERO people of that nature today.

I know people that have given up on a policing career because they absolutely refuse to give up their family and "bros." It means too much to them and it is what they value.

So the question again is : How badly do you want your career?

[mgarba]

Dhalsim, are you an officer now?

To be honest with you, before I badly wanted it, so I went down that whole path. Now I'm a little doubtful that going down that route is for me. My family is more important than a certain career, I'm going to take some more time to decide, I got years ahead of me, I'm still fairly young.

[ninja_bart]

Originally Posted by impactX

After you've been to the VPD jail, you will find that your garbage at home smells wonderful and you will be able to tell the difference between the smell of rotten feet and the smell of ass.

soo true. shit on the walls, piss on the floors and everyone smells. just cant even begin to describe the smell its awful makes u wanan puke

[stylez-p]

why not be a sherrif? they are currently hiring for BC. starts $19 an hour for training and after if you get hired you get bumped to $24.

[impactX]

Because it's not all about money.

[willystyle]

Originally Posted by stylez-p

why not be a sherrif? they are currently hiring for BC. starts $19 an hour for training and after if you get hired you get bumped to $24.

They are not hiring anymore.

[03c0upe]

After being a corrections officer for a year or two. what other job can you ladder too with correction officer experience?

[willystyle]

There are specialized and supervisory positions within Corrections that you can get into. I would say these are ladder positions.

Many Correctional Officers end up going into policing, though being in corrections doesn't necessarily help nor hurt your chances of going into policing (except VPD Jail Guard).

Sheriffs, BSO, CSIS, Private Investigations, etc. But I wouldn't say Corrections ladder into these position, they have their own set of requirements to each their own.

[gianttama]

are they still hiring correctional officer now?

[po.chac.co]

* Minimum 19 years old -check
* Canadian citizen or landed immigrant -check
* Valid BC class 5 driver's licence ...class 7
* Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test, level 4 minimum most likely
* Grade 12 or equivalent -check
* Valid First Aid (OFA 1) certification -check

is it absolutely mandatory to have class 5? cos i got my class 7 earlier this year on april and dont wanna wait if its not actually a must...

[d1]

I would say yes, or else they wouldn't list it as a requirement.

[willystyle]

Originally Posted by Tenryuubito

* Minimum 19 years old -check
* Canadian citizen or landed immigrant -check
* Valid BC class 5 driver's licence ...class 7
* Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test, level 4 minimum most likely
* Grade 12 or equivalent -check
* Valid First Aid (OFA 1) certification -check

is it absolutely mandatory to have class 5? cos i got my class 7 earlier this year on april and dont wanna wait if its not actually a must...

Yes, they are not going to let you slap a "N" sign on the back of a paddywagon, if you need to transport a prisoner.

As a matter of fact, they recommend that you have a Class 4, and an extremely clean driving record.

[Gh0stRider]

anyone in the current competition?

[trip]

my cousins husband is a CO.. he was on leave for about half a year or so.

he witnessed an inmate smashed someones head in and killed another CO

[Gh0stRider]

Originally Posted by trip

my cousins husband is a CO.. he was on leave for about half a year or so.

he witnessed an inmate smashed someones head in and killed another CO

inmate killed a CO? wtf...where was this?

[lol]

It's like babysitting adults. It's incredibly boring for the most part. Its a negative work environment which over time can take a toll on you emotionally. You are also looked as a wannabe cop who never made it to your new friends on your unit (the inmates).

You start your shift. Sit in the bubble. Every 20 minutes or so you get off your chair from browsing revscene and walk around the unit. 5 mins later you come back and sit in your chair. Then you keep doing this till your lunch. In the meantime their might be some ppl who ask you a question that you may have to answer. You cook your lunch in the microwave which is in the bubble. You have absolutely no responsibilities except to babysit. And to use your radio if there is any type of situation. Even if you miss a situation, the cameras are watching you and the unit every second of the day to make sure you are doing your job and that the inmates are in line.

I did 9 months at fraser. My uncle was also a corrections officer for 10 years and now does real estate. So speaking from both sides.

[willystyle]

Originally Posted by Gh0stRider

inmate killed a CO? wtf...where was this?

It happens more often than you think. Most likely a federal or pre-trial prison where 1 CO is overlooking 70 inmates? or has that ratio gone up in recent years? LOL

[Gh0stRider]

never really hear about it.