Secondary Employment

[Che762x39]

Aha. So it's just like the military lol

Son, civil service is way different from the military, not even close. You have no ideal

[Gawernator]

Better or worse

[omgwtfbbq]

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.

Another way to look at it is the officers who complain the most about being so busy, answering so many calls, or writing so many reports. Those guys are usually the ones who aren't doing a damn thing. At least in my experience.


As to the OP. I have been considering working a second job on a once a week basis. Tried at a couple of gun shops given my prior retail exp. No luck so far. My department doesn't allow us to work security or bounce or anything like that anymore so it's kind of limited.

[Gawernator]

Why would they not let you work on your own time?

[Spanky8601]

Why would they not let you work on your own time?

Conflict of interest. Potential liability.

[cbright1]

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.

Have you considered working part time at the doughnut shop? just kidding.

[ncortez11]

Try to live within your means. You have to also realize that your primary job is law enforcement. Too many people I work with are always tired and are always worrying about their part time job. I usually try not to work with them as a safety reason. Also, if you work for a larger department and something happens, people see deep pockets to sue in civil court. Don't forget the conflict of interest.

[TRICKSTER]

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?

Then there are the guys that are 5 minutes closer to the call than you but always get there 5 minutes after you do.