cuz not many people wanna work

They will all you gotta do is apply go through a background check and then do training.

Dude facts!! They did that to me to. Literally left me alone. I had no idea how to open any doors from the towers lol

Can you do it as a side job? I just got my interview and I want this as a second job at night

Disgusting to sell out your fellow people just for a little bread.

@@no-qo2rc sell out what people ? 😂😂😂😂😂 wtf

@@justpassingby997 yea bro I think you did he stated it more than well and you jus took me somewhere else😂😂😂😂😂 jus pass on by bro forget it all happened it’s ok

We're lucky, no forced OT here. Been doing it for almost 7 years now. The OT never dries up. The stress comes from management and trash partners. The inmates don't bother me. When they do, I chirp them and move on with my day.

I'm currently attached to an 31E reserve unit as 92Y and almost everyone on the civilian side are (Enlisted) PD, CO, and Deputy, (officers) Marshal or FEDs

CO here for 6 years. I still question my choices. 😂

It’s better to be a PD

When I started just over a year ago my first 8 months I was constantly getting mandated earning 60-80 hours of OT. We only had 27 officers when I started! It was rough and we were almost out of jobs my 3 months in. Luckily the state DOC stepped in, we got new admins, and things have turned around. I enjoy the job for the most part, and if you ask anyone I'm pretty sure they'll say the fellow officers are harder to deal with most of the time. I totally agree that it is one of the hardest jobs. What other job are you going to see 90% of the things we see and deal with anywhere else?! I've had deputies and state police tell me that they can't believe we're able to put up with the job. Most people i've noticed last usually about 6-8 months if that. We are officers, first responders to fights, and medical emergencies. We are the literal back bone of the police force. Just recently applied for my FFL to start a at home gunshop to make a few extra bucks as my part time job. That's the plan anyways. Thin Silver Line brother!

Not understaffed enough. Those who help maintain state violence against the people literally ruin the world.

@@no-qo2rc it is no one’s choice but the offender to elect to break the laws. I don’t agree with all laws but if a person were to choose to break them and get caught they can only blame themselves. Not being responsible for your own actions has ruined the world more than any entity of law enforcement

@@LEADSPRAYER45 100% of people on the north american continent break laws. Yet not 100% are locked up. It's pay to play. My step-family is rich I saw it 1st hand 😂 Most ppl in u.s. who actually get arrested after they break laws its because of destitution and drug addiction. You know cia documents reveal flooding streets with crack. You know its common knowledge fda labeled oxys as low-risk for addiction. The drug crises was manufactured intentionally, created on purpose. The state loves rape, violence, drugs and destitution because it's profitable for them. Prison is cheap labor. State contracted prison labor manufactures military equipment. Poor people with no healthcare or education are easy recruits to send off into imperialist wars to die and make Lockheed Martin and other companies wealthy. You're a whore for the state. Imagine being a disgusting animal who locks up human beings for a paycheck. Enjoy a while it lasts because the working class will prevail over you your cages and your guns. You're a pathetic excuse for a man or a woman. You can do better and should. When you decide to stop working for the enemy of the people, you won't have to live in fear anymore. The entire globe hates the u.s. government. Not the u.s. PEOPLE, but the u.s. CORPORATE STATE GOVERNMENT. You'll have the whole Earth on your side if you decide to switch teams. Till then, sleep easy 💘

Why you resigned?

This is awesome!!!

Appreciate you watching this brotha. Congrats on 11 years

I mean yes some people literally watch to prey on officers male or female Etc but no it is not like no one has anything to do the issue is you are the only outside influence as a guard and every move you make has a lot of bearing on whatever the inmates do basically just to get along during the day even the most laid-back chill and none manipulative inmate is breaking several rules even if it is as simple as passing food to each other. And to do this should make the moves they need to make they need to know everything about that guard that is not working does he go for this will he allow this device will she hand me this do I have to wait for another shift do I need to go to the yard instead exedra. Is it someone that comes in and goes to work and I can move how I need to move to a degree or is this somebody really fishing and I could lose good time my belongings whatever I am passing it from food to drugs to weapons to anyting. The cos need to watch the inmates the same way and believe me they do. It is the biggest game of cat-and-mouse.. And as for all of the personal information that inmates find out either they overhear it or are apart of the conversation themselves and the co giving out this information is just as responsible as the inmate for it being on the airwaves. It is not just know that is CO needs to learn. It is hard as human beings and social creatures to maintain that Rift sometimes between one individual and another. It might seem easy but when you go to work around the same individuals everyday all day just like that syndrome where the kidnapped becomes sympathetic to the Captor.. these inmates depending on your duty within that prison our large part of your daily life and it's hard to ignore them. And most are not looking for your weakness but through daily interaction come across the weaknesses anyway. And within those individuals you do have straight-up predators. Like I said it's a long twisty game of cat-and-mouse. It's got to be a hard career

Some settings you're at a desk by yourself all day in the middle of a fish bowl style unit with cells overlooking you to your left and right. You see inmates popping their heads up by the window to look at you every few minutes. It takes a lot of getting used to. It's always awkward when you check on them window to window and you're in a unit of the opposite sex and they're ass naked on the toilet. Gotta learn to walk quick and use your peripheral vision.

Nice man stay safe !

@@thomasryan2679 My LT's are always look to me when things go awry. I'm not a big dude at all! I'm just fair, firm, and consistent with all behind the bars. No, they don't get to talk to the higher ups when I'm on post. They hardly ask me for anything other than when mail will be delivered and when they can get yard. I've been a c/o for over a year now, and honestly if you can just carry yourself, and establish your grounds while being respectful it's a decent career. My first 8 months i had anywhere from 60-80 hours of OT on my paychecks. I hate taxes lol

The "one size fits all" approach. Little wonder why you're hated.

Do you have any advice for someone... Is it like Hollywood wants you to believe... Thanks in advance.

Just retired in May 30yrs here in New york (3 yrs state did time at sing-sing Fishkill Mohawk and mid-state...last 27yrs County sheriff corrections many 4-5 days in row of 16hr shifts, many many scrums with the inmates, I'm 61 yrs old and had 2 heart attacks in my latter yrs....been there,seen that, done that, not a myth that life expectancy for a c.o.is 59 yes old.

why?

why did you accept the job then?

@@mikenelson8377sometimes people need a job and there’s a lot of money in corrections

@@mikenelson8377probably didn’t realize how much a toll it’ll take on your mental and physical health.

@Free2LoveDorks got that right

That’s awesome 😂

No. There is a 2 or 7 weeks training. Then in-jail training.

No, not that I know of. My facility currently has a 6k signing bonus. Half after graduating academy, half after first year, in order to keep both, you have to work 18 months after your initial hire date.

i know a dude that was forced to resign because they said his partner he was only working with for 2 weeks was talking too much to inmates and he should have reported his partner ?! His union rep told him i know you did nothing wrong but your collateral damage ?!! Is this legal to force someone to resign or be fired after they were just told i know you did nothing wrong ??? This sounds so wrong !

Only a loser loves that job. Who tf loves being locked up all day? You do it because the money is good

@@brooklynbred1460 it's good pay, but the negative out weigh the positive. Not a friendly family career, mental health, you live at prison everyday day, you spend more time at prison than your own family, risking your life, and long drive commute everyday to work.

You won't be saying this in 2 or 3 years.

How long was your background check? They say mine is still active although I’ve been waiting for almost 6 months. Any tips?

Yes absolutely, dress nice. Be respectful and just be honest. Certain questions they might ask like 3 biggest strength of yours - I usually always respond with, on time always, hard working and always willing to learn. You will be just fine good luck 💪

@@thomasgamba9252 appreciate the advice 👍

@@thomasgamba9252 thanks homie. I got offered the job, pending background investigations and all that other stuff I should head out to basic CO training soon 👍

@Epic-Gamer50 congratulations bro!!!!

I dressed in a normal shirt with no logos and sweatpants that did have a logo but not noticable in worn out cheap running shoes on my interview on orientation is when you can dress business casual but be you I told them I'm serious about the job and looking to make it a career. Took CJbat today too and it was easy don't stress that test it's very simple they ask stupid questions with obvious answers long as you passed 3rd grade you'll be fine on BAT exam it costs $39 btw and will need to be scheduled at a different location// monday starts my official non-certified first day with mentor then after that week I'm assuming I get to hit up training academy then after I hopefully pass training academy they put me on as a CO I got bills and owe 10k on my car so I welcome all the OT they mandate

No weekend work, the inmates go home 330pm on Fridays and return on Mondays at 800AM🙄🙄🙄🙄

If they were desperate, they would have waved the physical test entirely.

Seems to me they’re desperate for people

Late update but I decided to not move along in the process. I did not feel comfortable with the background check and lie detector parts. I am not a criminal and don't hangout with criminals but have done illegal things in the past. Transporting a bag of weed and norco pills from a friend to another friend... felony, let a friend keep weed at my house so when he came over after work for a few, he could take a couple of hits... little things like that. Minor things in my opinion. Never would I allow myself to be around hard drugs but in the eyes of detectives and poly gragh folks... I know they wouldn't allow me to explain the past choices. At any point during the procedure if they felt like they didn't like something, they would not continue with the process. It just sounded like too much. There were other things but those are examples. I understand they can't hire random people off the streets and they need to find out if someone is bat shit crazy or a good person who they can trust. But yeah it was overwhelming. Just wish I could explain the past but they're not messing around. State police conduct the tests. Not some drunk sheriff in a hick town...

@@IAMPRETTYPHX snitching on myself, I guess. But also here to help others in my position. That was my experience. To each their own

The part about not bad inmates...take my 30yrs of experience into consideration when I tell you inmates have 2 faces, nice happy face when they get what they want, smug, angry who they really are face. Always remember "never feel comfortable with them" they are there for reason!

I mean do you receive specific martial arts training.

@@middknightdream1577 No

You do a 1 month doc certification and then state corrections have like a 6-8 week academy!

In California for the CDCR its a 13 week training program.

@@middknightdream1577 no, it’s like a police academy but not as long. It’s not like military training

I worked NYSDOCS at SingSing...B Block 99-05

Read my comment

Thanks brotha

Thanks for watching !

Lol why

@@Boss2164 bro I don’t even know where to start, ima just make my own video explaining how terrible it is cuz I can’t possibly explain all of what I consider my reason to be in a damn KZfaq comment.

Did you stick around?

@@JMF2 I did actually and I’m actually doing amazing my plans are to move around as soon as my 1 year probation is over though… so I can see something new

Been in corrections 1 month. I’m already thinking of bouncing

dont call them inmates, all they doing is looking for respect. they humans being actual people locked up in shitty conditions. harrison county is one of the dirtiest counties when it comes to the sherriffs office and jail

Wow, you’ve been on both sides of the fence. Yung OZ, could you give any advice for a new CO? Thanks 🙏🏼

Look, respect is earned, not given and it works both ways. Certainly initiate everything with respect, and address people by their last name, but it’s only “chill” if you’re not doing your job. You don’t have “problems” if you’re looking the other way. This “it’s always chill if you show respect” is false bro, and not a good thing to perpetuate to guys looking to get into the field. It’s always chill if you’re crooked and don’t care about your job and working for the inmates is what he means Also, dude is/was an inmate with a cellphone? Where? I don’t believe you were ever an officer.

@@justpassingby997 They are inmates, thats their title upon conviction. Would you prefer "offender"? 🙄

The USA is a plantation, you don't have to be in jail to be a slave.

Well did you go to school..

Facts

That’s awesome 😂

@@thomasgamba9252it was not worth it

Sorry to hear that man

@@thomasgamba9252 Thank you

At the time only ab 15$ an hour. Was also a couple of years ago

Then you do jail time yourself, no crime goes unnoticed.

I’m trying to apply now, do you like it?

@@leroybrown549 bro quick warning. This career has an incredibly high divorce/suicide rate. Your gonna see some shit you'll more then likely never see in your life time otherwise. If that doesn't deter you then here's some advice. Be fair firm and consistent. Inmates are not your friends and are gonna test you daily to see what they can get away with. Final thing is assume an inmate is lying to you unless proven otherwise.

@@AndroidGamesFTW Thank you for the advice. I was in the Army for 7 years and deployed once. I have seen a lot of stuff already. I don't think that's gonna bother me. The only thing I am really worried about is the person I am going to turn into. That was the situation when I got back from my only deployment. I became a different person after all that. I just wonder how I am going to do in that department when I start working.

@@leroybrown549 How did you become a different person? What happened?

Do you like it ?

Yupppp😂😂

Depends where you work , don’t come to a big city

It is a constant 24/7 watch, where you expect to be attacked at any time. It isn't a sleep on the table kind of job.

Might as well say the same about cops, who ride around in a patrol car all day and then go back to the office to sit and do paperwork. Shit, might as well say the same about soldiers or any other servicemen who clean all day or sit at a computer because we aren’t in wartime. If it’s so easy then do it, the pay is decent.

Your exactly right 😂

@@thomasgamba9252you’re an honest dude. That shows a lot of character. I hope you know that. I respect it man. Thanks for the video.

@@NewYorkMets978 thank you !

I ended up switching careers

@@thomasryan2679 lol

That’s awesome congrats man !