Secondary Employment

[HP911]

I've been toying with the idea of a second source of income. Granted I'm paid very well by my department and there is certainly money to be made in OT, but I try to bust my *** off when I'm working and the idea of handing out tickets or driving/standing around aimlessly to earn a few extra bucks doesn't appeal to me too much.

Any LEO's here work a second job or own their own business? I'd be interested in hearing about your thoughts and experiences.

[mixicus]

Find something that interests you or you have a background/qualified to do. We got guys teaching at the academies/community colleges (not just AJ or CJ either)/traffic school/motor cycle school etc. Some are small business owners/contractors various fields (computer/IT, automotive, construction trades, etc). Others manage or sell real estate. There's always a few pulling security type gigs.

Something to consider is the money aspect finding a 1-day/wk job that could pay the same as a 10 hr OT shift can be challenging unless you have a specific skill or niche. That could easily mean needing a side job with 20 hrs at $30/hr to make the same as 1 OT shift. Do you really want to work 2 more days/week?

[1CavScout]

My department had to approve any off duty work, and anything security related was pretty much off the table. Banking OT pay was the easiest way for me to make extra cash.

[robocop1051]

We work 3/12, giving us 4 day weekends. I have a buddy who has a cabinetry business on the side, and can easily finish a kitchen on his weekend. Another guy owns a tanning salon, which damn near runs itself.

[NuGunner]

Where you located? I know of some school districts that hire part time for their police

[micro911]

I believe my agency does not allow more than 24 hours per week on secondary employment. You should check your agency's policy, also. I know some people who are in real estate business, making fishing poles, dinner cruise captain and so on.

[HP911]

Thanks for the feedback. Currently looking into small business type of work. Not really interested in anything police related right now.

My dept policy on secondary employment is pretty loose.

[Patrick Aherne]

We don't allow more than 16 hours per week for secondary employment.

[SMarquez]

Thanks for the feedback. Currently looking into small business type of work. Not really interested in anything police related right now.

My dept policy on secondary employment is pretty loose.

Working OT will boost your 457 investment if your department offers one.

[Che762x39]

Any LEO's here work a second job or own their own business? I'd be interested in hearing about your thoughts and experiences.

Live with in your means.

I work extra jobs + OT to get a bigger house, bigger truck and buy stuff for the wife. Ended up divorced, no house, no truck etc. Money did not bring happiness.

If your a lawman be a lawman. The 80% of slackers selling Mary Kay, insurance and other nonsense really are not lawmen just civil servants. JMHO YMMV

[Che762x39]

Where you located? I know of some school districts that hire part time for their police

In your area I know some districts that hire off duty guys full time. Needless to say they are slackers at both but true civil servants

[Gawernator]

Live with in your means.

I work extra jobs + OT to get a bigger house, bigger truck and buy stuff for the wife. Ended up divorced, no house, no truck etc. Money did not bring happiness.

If your a lawman be a lawman. The 80% of slackers selling Mary Kay, insurance and other nonsense really are not lawmen just civil servants. JMHO YMMV

What's the difference between a lawman that slacks and one that doesn't

[Che762x39]

What's the difference between a lawman that slacks and one that doesn't

Unless you work the streets you will not understand. Basically kissing off or passing off calls. You think you get 100% participation on a "Shots fired, man down" call?

[jdubs71]

What's the difference between a lawman that slacks and one that doesn't

Unless you work the streets you will not understand. Basically kissing off or passing off calls.

X2. One that has a good work ethic and takes pride in their work vs one that shows up to collect a pay check doing as little as they can get away with.

[Gawernator]

X2. One that has a good work ethic and takes pride in their work vs one that shows up to collect a pay check doing as little as they can get away with.

Aha. So it's just like the military lol