01-06-2008, 05:26 AM
Hello Pinellas Park Officers, I am a LEO from beyond the Bay in Hillsborough. I have some questions about your department. Are you hiring, if so, what was the process like and how long does it take? What type of technology are you guys using for your patrol cars? Is there a take home car program and how far can you live? Currently I live in Brandon, is that outside of the living radius. What is your starting salary w/expierence? What type of retirement system do you have and what percentage do you pay into it? Also is there COLA offered in that retirement? How long is the F.T.O. program? Is there an excellerated program for LEO's w/expirence? I also see that P.P.P.D has a Union, how has that been for you? If you had to do it all over again, would you have gone with the F.O.P.? Currently I am represented by the P.B.A individually. We do not have a Union at my agency, however we are in the process of voting one in as of right now. Do most of the officers live in the city limits or out? What type of schedule does patrol work and the hours? How's the overtime and special details? How is the senior managment? Do they come out and see you or do they just punch in and punch out? My last question is, how long does it take to transfer to a specialty squad?
Guys, I know every dept. has there issues and I am looking for honest answers. Please save the negative comments that are not informative. I would just like the pro's and con's from officers who out there working in the field. I am looking into switching departments. Also if you can give some information as to how your first year with a Union was, as far as what do you "start out" bargaining for, that type stuff. Thank you for your time P.P.P.D.
Guys, I know every dept. has there issues and I am looking for honest answers. Please save the negative comments that are not informative. I would just like the pro's and con's from officers who out there working in the field. I am looking into switching departments. Also if you can give some information as to how your first year with a Union was, as far as what do you "start out" bargaining for, that type stuff. Thank you for your time P.P.P.D.