First and foremost, thanks for all the support and info guys!
Eric: the link you provided was great I don't think that I would have found that on my own.
1GUNRUNNER: "King County is desperate for deputies, I know that." Any idea why that is??? I like the pay and bennies, don't like the single deputy cars. I've also hear they are on "Cops" a lot... is that a good thing or a bad thing?!?
sixgunsblazing: "Pick your dept. Seattle, KC, Sno County" Any thoughts on one vs. the others? I did check out publicsafetytesting.com are they for real/legit? If so, that’s great! Should cut down on some of the trips I have to make out that way on my own dime. Which is really good at this point in the game!
RedDawg6: hey, I hear you, and I understand about what your saying. I'd like to think that I am a good guy and would make a good LEO. And I have zero interest in turning WA is to another Kalifornia! In fact, you might want to think about getting more guys like you and me into WA to help prevent that. I was raised in Maryland so I know what it is like to live in a state that doesn’t respect your rights. Lets try not to flame him too much guys.
161Infantry: "Well perhaps, the coasties need some policing" Funny you should mention that, actually I'm talking to a recruiter about doing the reserve thing!
Every one else, again, thank you very much for the support. Anymore advice you have would be great. Specifically, inside info (ie: stuff I can't find on the web, though that is great too) Why you would work one place vs. another, better bennies & perks, are one officer cars pretty much the standard? ect... if any of you that are LEOs just don't want to post on an open forum, please feel free to IM or e-mail me. Thanks again fellas!
Matt
ETA:
Bobbitybobbity & Stick thanks for chiming in, I was hoping you would. Please elaborate if possible. I looked at Pierce Co, but it doesn’t look like they are hiring right now, but I’ll keep my eyes peeled.
1GUNRUNNER: “It was on the news that they were giving any deputy who brought in a successful applicant would receive an additional week of paid vacation.” If you or anyone else works for them, let me know and I’ll hook you up if I go that way.
“I don't know of any counties here that have double deputies in the cars” I was afraid of that. Can’t be a good thing….