Originally Posted by RedWaterMan

I am currently working my way into the law enforcement field and I am doing work that allows me that flexibility. However, the problem is that the pay is terrible and it's really killing me in more ways than one . I have to stay in the job until the beginning of March and then I am free to do whatever else, and I don't foresee a police job coming through by then.

Any suggestions for good employment that may give experience and would have a feasible start date at the beginning of March? Just looking for better pay and something that I wouldn't feel guilty about leaving (probably by the summer). Thanks for the time.

Originally Posted by bluesamurai22

I was a school custodian for many years and now have all of that time towards my pension, longevity and vacation benefits.

Originally Posted by LawMan2545

2 words...Loss Prevention...work with local police depts, apprehend sh*theads from shoplifters to purse/wallet thieves. Also you get great and sometimes better interpersonal communication skills than almost any other LE related field other than police of course. Look into it, but stay away from these 3: Lowes, Home Depot, and Stop and Shop...everywhere else should be good. Hours are good, pay ranges from $9-$15 an hour depending on experience, education, etc.. the usual. Definatley something to look into, I did it for 5 years.

Originally Posted by JoninNH

I'd avoid Shaws too. I worked in asset protection for Sears for a short while, it was a fun little experience.

Originally Posted by K9Vinny

Kinda like Hong Kong Fooey (janitor by day, crimefighter by night). Sorry, couldn't resist that one.

Originally Posted by EOD1

Nice vinny!

Originally Posted by LawMan2545

2 words...Loss Prevention...work with local police depts, apprehend sh*theads from shoplifters to purse/wallet thieves. Also you get great and sometimes better interpersonal communication skills than almost any other LE related field other than police of course. Look into it, but stay away from these 3: Lowes, Home Depot, and Stop and Shop...everywhere else should be good. Hours are good, pay ranges from $9-$15 an hour depending on experience, education, etc.. the usual. Definatley something to look into, I did it for 5 years.

Originally Posted by SJR87

Why would you want to stay away from those 3? J/W because I saw home depot was hiring for LP and was thinking of applying for it.

Originally Posted by SJR87

Hey lawman thanks for the heads up. Its good to get the info like that before you end up in a bad spot that could tarnish your reputation.

Originally Posted by LawMan2545

Heard Kohls, JC Penny, Costcos, and Sears are also good places...Also, try and hit up depts. for summer employment. Maine coast, NH coast, and the cape are always looking...you are more apt to score a job out of MA because they don't require academy training to get hired for a 3 month job. Then look around for Auxiliary Police, put yourself through NERPE, $300+ and 23 saturdays in a row, not a bad deal. Also, if you have time and $500-$1,200 take an EMT course...Good tip, whatever the dept. that wants to hire you doesn't have to pay for, you look that much better to them.

Originally Posted by Investigator25

Just out of curiosity, what is NERPE?

Originally Posted by USMCTrooper

North East Regional Police Institute
Basic Reserve/Intermittent
Training Program at the Reading Police Academy


AKA LEC Summer Camp

Originally Posted by K9Vinny

Kinda like Hong Kong Fooey (janitor by day, crimefighter by night). Sorry, couldn't resist that one.

Originally Posted by LawMan2545

My time at Shaws was fun...just only try for 2 market areas City or Boston North, everywhere else is slow and floorwalking...

Originally Posted by LawMan2545

Thats my take...try Shaws...very flexible hours...starts at $12 an hour w/o experience or a degree...full medical, dental, 401 K, eye, direct deposit...only thing you have to worry about in Boston North is extreme favoritism and a few asshole co-workers...

Originally Posted by LawMan2545

Now Stop and Shop...they treat all their employees like shit, literally. Low pay compared to other LP jobs. $8.50 an hour no experience, to start...McDonalds floorwashers make more. Also, its all internal paperwork no, no actual external theft detection, more detering than stopping. Also, local depts are getting really pissed off with the Red Tape they have to go through just to see a video, let alone get a copy of one.