San Diego PD

[praxert]

Hey LEOs,

Is there anybody here that works for SDPD? I'm an aspiring LEO and would love to work for this department. I'd really like to have an honest, no bull**** talk with a SDPD officer as I have some questions about the department (positives & negatives), career opportunities, general guidance, etc.

Feel free to contact me through private message.

Thank you!

[P5Ret]

Best piece of no BS advise, don't set your sights on just one agency.

[CBR_rider]

I know some folks who used to work there; all left due to the combination of insane housing prices and a critical shortage of officers. Not sure how bad the second reason is still; but something to consider. They all had some other minor things they didn't really like with SDPD; but you will have some of that crap no matter where you work.

Can't beat the weather though...

[praxert]

Yeah, the shortage of officers is definitely still an issue. SDPD just got a new police chief however, and he states that he is working on hiring more officers and pushing more cadets through each academy class. They'll be big on hiring in the coming year(s) so that does help me in a way. Pay has been a complaint too but apparently they'll be bumping that a bit, effective July....

[glbtrottr]

https://forum.officer.com/forum/local-discussion-groups/u-s-states/california/6617121-san-diego-area-departments

May be a good place to find someone in the department to talk to...

[Endless]

Best piece of no BS advise, don't set your sights on just one agency.

This particularly applies to California agencies. In other states you actually can focus on one agency.

[praxert]

https://forum.officer.com/forum/loca...ea-departments

May be a good place to find someone in the department to talk to...

Thank you!

[praxert]

This particularly applies to California agencies. In other states you actually can focus on one agency.

For sure. I certainly agree with you.


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[BigStiCK]

CHP is hiring. San Diego office is pretty easy to get into.

[tomrkba]

A Washington DC Lieutenant told me this: “Do not do it if you plan to be a family man. You will not be around enough.” He had a troubled family life until he retired. This is why I never became a cop. I should have done it but life took me in another direction.

You could always do it until you get married. Five years gets you a national carry permit so you may want to stay in for at least that long.

[code_blue]

10-years AND your agency has to be willing to issue you a non-retiree/LEOSA criteria identification card, which is still not universally adopted.

[code_blue]

Best piece of no BS advise, don't set your sights on just one agency.

One of the best pieces of advice that many have learned through personal experience.

Hundreds to thousands of applicants for 10 and under positions. The odds are typically not in your favor. Politics and bureaucracy come into play as well.

[esy]

Respectfully, that DC Lt probably had some issues that he never dealt with nor addressed which created the family issues that he referred to.

I know countless officers that have great families and are family men and women. I would consider myself to be a family man. There are times that I may not make certain things and I hope to keep it at a minimum and keep it that way well into retirement.

[micro911]

If you work for a bigger agency, and an understanding wife, you will probably survive like I did. Retired 2 years and 4 months ago and loving it.

[Frank1911]

If you're into working weekends, nights and holidays then you are on the right track. Now factor in the high divorce rate, presumptive health problems (ie. High Blood Pressure, Acid Reflux, Back problems, etc.).

If this turns you on, try society is not behind you; they pay your salary, the blatant disrespect by people you come in contact with ( including your supervisors) and turds from the public filing complaints against you for doing your job.

If you're all IN by now, you can enjoy being sued and potentially end up in prison for doing your job. Your family may or may not be forced to move to another town for their safety.

If this is really what you want, I wish you the best of luck in your new career. Just don't be like those lazy cops that receive a paycheck and impersonate the real cops that are out there day in and day out doing the Lords work. Good luck!!!!!

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