I am prior military. I have already taken the PERT college placement test and I'll be taking the corrections CJBAT soon. I wouldn't mind starting my Law Enforcement career in the jail. Pay doesn't seem too shabby for a single guy $18.85 hr. that's over double what I'm making now. It says on the website all you have to do is complete probation before you can transfer. Is this true? So I only have to do a year in the jail then the Sheriff's Office will pay for a cross over academy so I can go to patrol? How long would it really take for me to switch over to patrol? How much overtime is currently available at the jail because I love money and wouldn't mind an extra shift or two a week if possible.