Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So what jobs would someone get after retiring from MPD in their 40’s? I see this often with military as well where the skills they learned in don’t count for much out.

Police Chief in another jurisdiction, or Sheriff.

Why not start another pension for yourself, maintain medical coverage, and work more normal hours as you get older?

Other pathways - School Resource Officer, private security (personal or property), security consultant. Some retired police and firefighters own small businesses - restaurants, car dealers, etc.

They could go be a starter at a nice golf course. Honestly, if you’re taking home a pension plus the supplemental contribution to bridge the gap to Social Security qualification, you don’t really need a high paying job.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So what jobs would someone get after retiring from MPD in their 40’s? I see this often with military as well where the skills they learned in don’t count for much out.

Police Chief in another jurisdiction, or Sheriff.

Why not start another pension for yourself, maintain medical coverage, and work more normal hours as you get older?

Other pathways - School Resource Officer, private security (personal or property), security consultant. Some retired police and firefighters own small businesses - restaurants, car dealers, etc.

These posts are stacking up. The law enforcement jobs are there for the taking. When talk of autonomous tractor trailers emerged years ago white collar people said those drivers would simply need to pivot and find a different job. White collar people never seem to think that they need to “pivot” to continue being employed.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's more than a job. It's a lifestyle as well. And not everyone is equipped or willing to sign up for that lifestyle.

Thankfully some people are equipped to do the job. Parents shouldn’t discourage a child from pursuing a career in law enforcement if that is what their son or daughter want to do.

I don't parents are discouraging their kids. The reality is it's still not a job for everyone. Let's us not push for it just because it pays well and has good benefits. When it comes to career in law enforcement people hardly ever speak about the cons, it's mostly about the pros.

Is there a job without cons?

The potential cons on the horizon for college students are a contracting economy, private sector and public sector downsizing, low unemployment, hesitancy of existing employees to retire or change jobs, and the specter of AI. None of that influences law enforcement hiring, or existing officers. The same holds true for firefighters, but there are less job openings in that profession.

I agree. I’d be very proud and supportive of my child becoming a firefighter or police officer. I’d just be so nervous all the time.

I just realized a firefighter/paramedic in Fairfax County starts at $83,000.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's more than a job. It's a lifestyle as well. And not everyone is equipped or willing to sign up for that lifestyle.

Thankfully some people are equipped to do the job. Parents shouldn’t discourage a child from pursuing a career in law enforcement if that is what their son or daughter want to do.

I don't parents are discouraging their kids. The reality is it's still not a job for everyone. Let's us not push for it just because it pays well and has good benefits. When it comes to career in law enforcement people hardly ever speak about the cons, it's mostly about the pros.

Is there a job without cons?

The potential cons on the horizon for college students are a contracting economy, private sector and public sector downsizing, low unemployment, hesitancy of existing employees to retire or change jobs, and the specter of AI. None of that influences law enforcement hiring, or existing officers. The same holds true for firefighters, but there are less job openings in that profession.

I agree. I’d be very proud and supportive of my child becoming a firefighter or police officer. I’d just be so nervous all the time.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's more than a job. It's a lifestyle as well. And not everyone is equipped or willing to sign up for that lifestyle.

Thankfully some people are equipped to do the job. Parents shouldn’t discourage a child from pursuing a career in law enforcement if that is what their son or daughter want to do.

I don't parents are discouraging their kids. The reality is it's still not a job for everyone. Let's us not push for it just because it pays well and has good benefits. When it comes to career in law enforcement people hardly ever speak about the cons, it's mostly about the pros.

Is there a job without cons?

The potential cons on the horizon for college students are a contracting economy, private sector and public sector downsizing, low unemployment, hesitancy of existing employees to retire or change jobs, and the specter of AI. None of that influences law enforcement hiring, or existing officers. The same holds true for firefighters, but there are less job openings in that profession.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's more than a job. It's a lifestyle as well. And not everyone is equipped or willing to sign up for that lifestyle.

Thankfully some people are equipped to do the job. Parents shouldn’t discourage a child from pursuing a career in law enforcement if that is what their son or daughter want to do.

I don't parents are discouraging their kids. The reality is it's still not a job for everyone. Let's us not push for it just because it pays well and has good benefits. When it comes to career in law enforcement people hardly ever speak about the cons, it's mostly about the pros.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that good or bad? Seems like a whole lot of nothing.

It’s a better package than most engineering majors get fresh out of college. When you factor in overtime it’s not even close.

Yes. But after 5 years an engineer will be at 90k and more without overtime.

The engineer will work OT he just won’t be “paid” for it. The engineer will be let go after 25 years “too old” the PD will be eligible for retirement, with benefits after 25 yrs.

With the direction the political climate is heading there will be a lot more overtime assignments for law enforcement officers. Many will be able to add dignitary protection to their resume.

Anonymous wrote:It's more than a job. It's a lifestyle as well. And not everyone is equipped or willing to sign up for that lifestyle.

Thankfully some people are equipped to do the job. Parents shouldn’t discourage a child from pursuing a career in law enforcement if that is what their son or daughter want to do.

My parents are retired cops. I have zero desire to be a cop. Let's us please keep in mind that monetary incentives alone are not enough to encourage people to work in law enforcement. It's more than a job. It's a lifestyle as well. And not everyone is equipped or willing to sign up for that lifestyle.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that good or bad? Seems like a whole lot of nothing.

It’s a better package than most engineering majors get fresh out of college. When you factor in overtime it’s not even close.

Guess you did not read Project 2025 "Overtime" is going away. Yep it is.

I spent three of my days off last week at a Tactical Operations Conference. My employer paid for my tuition. I earned 24 hours of overtime for the conference and an hour of overtime each day for travel outside my territory. That’s over $2,000 in overtime to gain free professional certifications that will lead to a higher salary and even more overtime. With the new no tax on overtime provision I’ll get a tax credit for this conference.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that good or bad? Seems like a whole lot of nothing.

It’s a better package than most engineering majors get fresh out of college. When you factor in overtime it’s not even close.

Guess you did not read Project 2025 "Overtime" is going away. Yep it is.

I guess you did not hear that the OBBB created an overtime credit of up to a $25,000.

Overtime for law enforcement isn’t going anywhere. Some LEOs make more in overtime annually than most people make a year.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that good or bad? Seems like a whole lot of nothing.

It’s a better package than most engineering majors get fresh out of college. When you factor in overtime it’s not even close.

Guess you did not read Project 2025 "Overtime" is going away. Yep it is.