Expert: PaulKoinig - 2/3/2006

Question
"Hi i am doing a Senior paper on detectives and police and i really couldn't find anyone to interview so they gave me this web site.. I just wanted to know.

How did you like your job?
What things did you not like about your job?
Can you give me a description on your job?
Was there many advancement options?
Would you recommend your job?
How long did it take you to get to your position?
Does your job have a friendly atmosphere?
What type of hours did you work?
Are employees treated well?
If you had the choice to go into a different career field would you?

thanks
brittany

Answer
Brittany, this is a very specific set of questions! I will do my best but it will be rather short. I love my job. Twenty yrs broken down as a road officer, K9 handler and trainer, detective and bomb technician and alas supervisor! If I didnt love my job I wouldnt have taken it on as a career. I always recommend this area of public service. The atmosphere is difficult. Outside of the workforce, the tendency for friendship dwindles. Its the nature of the beast.The work schedules vary from 7 am to 3 pm 3-11 and 11-7. Then you have 6 am to 6pm and the 6-6 mids. And of course you have the 9-5 day work. It varies on the agency needs.All employees get fair and equal treatment under the law. Ask a disgruntled employee and you obviously will get a different answer, but its the law. I wouldnt do my career any different. Hope this helps, Paul