Riverside Sheriff Layoff's

[Swatter911]

And add to the mess that the governor wants the counties to keep about thirty thousand inmates each year that they would have otherwise sent to state prison. We're gutting jails of personnel and will have no choice but to release inmates.

[Jack L]

If they really did. I will use the word "layoffs" as one of good cause statement in CCW application in Riverside County

I live in a conservative county where the sheriff's have not issued CCWs to the average citizen using 'self defense' as a GC. But since the budget has caused issues with staffing deputies in the remote areas of the unincorporated parts of our county, the sheriff has been issuing CCWs to some of those that qualify in those areas. So in part the lack of funding has initiated some loosening of a once very conservative mindset regarding CCWs.

I was going to write my sheriff and suggest we have a special assessment for each property in the remote areas to be used for additional funding of deputies, and maybe a few K-9s. They do this for schools, why not LE? I enjoy the fact I have a CCW but would rather also have more LEOs who could keep a lid on safety and crime out here. 30 minutes plus on response time for us.

[Jonathan Doe]

Back in early 90's, my agency said that they will either lay off deputies or get a pay cut. Somehow, misteriously, they found money later. No pay cut and no lay off.

[Cali-Shooter]

"They" is pretty broad...who are you talking about?

The state of California of course. The legislation, the judicial branch, senators, assemblymen, police chiefs, sheriffs, etc.

[tyrist]

How can you lay off 800 people and still function effectively?

I am hoping most of those "layoffs" are just vacant positions. I am worried for the residents of Riverside county though. Without enough Deputies in custody to keep the animals caged they are going to have to let them out. When you add in the lower number of crime suppression units; the Sheriffs department will probably become completely reactionary. It will harm their property values and businesses will leave. Which is likely to cause even further budget cuts.

[its mcgavin son]

Yeah, Riverside Sheriff's Department is going to lay off 100 deputies/correctional officers in the first wave of layoffs, plus many more (up to 800, right?)...

BUT YET

They're still "hiring" and encouraging die-hard HOPEFUL law enforcement applicants to waste their time and come in for testing.. corrupt scammers.. RSD doesn't even have money to fund their own positions let alone fund individual hiring processes for qualified candidates AND conduct an academy.. what a laughable joke and I hope the lay-offs go swell

I've wasted my time with so many agencies that say they're "hiring", but when all stages are completed and an employment invitation is expected, I received a 'sorry we're broke, we can't run an academy'..

I have more respect for the nasty recruits in boot camp than the roaches in these law enforcement agencies that put on charades of potential employment..

[Tacit Blue]

Yeah, Riverside Sheriff's Department is going to lay off 100 deputies/correctional officers in the first wave of layoffs, plus many more (up to 800, right?)...

BUT YET

They're still "hiring" and encouraging die-hard HOPEFUL law enforcement applicants to waste their time and come in for testing.. corrupt scammers.. RSD doesn't even have money to fund their own positions let alone fund individual hiring processes for qualified candidates AND conduct an academy.. what a laughable joke and I hope the lay-offs go swell

I've wasted my time with so many agencies that say they're "hiring", but when all stages are completed and an employment invitation is expected, I received a 'sorry we're broke, we can't run an academy'..

I have more respect for the nasty recruits in boot camp than the roaches in these law enforcement agencies that put on charades of potential employment..

I was one of those Die Hard recruits, I wasted all my time up there. Drove back down to San Diego. At least i got to visit the March AFB museum, that was the most positive thing that came out the whole RSO thing.


http://www.joinrsd.org/ Why are they still hiring?

[yzErnie]

Yeah, Riverside Sheriff's Department is going to lay off 100 deputies/correctional officers in the first wave of layoffs, plus many more (up to 800, right?)...

BUT YET

They're still "hiring" and encouraging die-hard HOPEFUL law enforcement applicants to waste their time and come in for testing.. corrupt scammers.. RSD doesn't even have money to fund their own positions let alone fund individual hiring processes for qualified candidates AND conduct an academy.. what a laughable joke and I hope the lay-offs go swell

I've wasted my time with so many agencies that say they're "hiring", but when all stages are completed and an employment invitation is expected, I received a 'sorry we're broke, we can't run an academy'..

I have more respect for the nasty recruits in boot camp than the roaches in these law enforcement agencies that put on charades of potential employment..

I relate to your frustration as my son put himself through the SBSD Basic Academy and even with his Basic Post Academy Certificate can't get hired either. I do however, take exception to your condemning words above of "corrupt scammers". That is painting with a very broad brush and more importantly, IMHO, a very misinformed opinion. If there are no positions and no money available to hire, then what do you propose they do?

Many businesses/departments continue to accept applications for employment and continue with the testing process even though they are not hiring. Most all businesses and/or departments strive to keep the talent pool filled with qualified candidates just in the odd event there are some openings or if money that becomes available.

[Roddd]

McGavin: if you're still looking to get hired by an agency, my advice is to delete that negative post. You background investigator will find it. Just a thought. I know your frustration though man. It's the nature of the beast.

[tyrist]

Yeah, Riverside Sheriff's Department is going to lay off 100 deputies/correctional officers in the first wave of layoffs, plus many more (up to 800, right?)...

BUT YET

They're still "hiring" and encouraging die-hard HOPEFUL law enforcement applicants to waste their time and come in for testing.. corrupt scammers.. RSD doesn't even have money to fund their own positions let alone fund individual hiring processes for qualified candidates AND conduct an academy.. what a laughable joke and I hope the lay-offs go swell

I've wasted my time with so many agencies that say they're "hiring", but when all stages are completed and an employment invitation is expected, I received a 'sorry we're broke, we can't run an academy'..

I have more respect for the nasty recruits in boot camp than the roaches in these law enforcement agencies that put on charades of potential employment..

They cannot run an academy now but might in the future. The problem is all the departments have to maintain a list of candidates at all times. You can't just shutdown for months or even years and then immediately start back up. Getting people who are actually able to do the job is quite difficult so they need a constant list of qualified applicants even when they are not running an academy. Don't despair and check the bad attitude things will eventually turn around.

[Tacit Blue]

I think its time to start looking out of State... My friend took the San Diego Police Test today, or at least attempted too. He said there was so many people, they booted him out. 400+ people showed up at 5:30 am to take a test, it was around the corner like the DMV. Sad thing is they're not looking to hire hundreds of Officers, maybe 10-20 for the next academy. Who knows.... People are getting desperate now..

[bshnt2015]

Wow, if true.

[Triad]

I am thinking about moving out of state, but I won't do it until law enforcement on the whole picks back up.

Its hard for me to leave a stable job here for the unknown somewhere else.

[Beagle]

Well I remember reading some where saying that riverside has one of the worst economy in CA. If they lay that many LEO off it might turn into Detroit where 7 out of 10 murder are unsolved.

My agency was suppose to hire earlier this year but they put that on hold.

[Norsemen308]

So basically I dont need to set a date for my exam is what your saying....