I know, that two years has taken its toll on me mentally. I have been living 4 days a week away from my wife and home. It has sucked. Looking forward to getting my normal life back.

"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: Good news! I can't believe you've been in Tahoe for over two years!

Placer County like most other agencies is currently in a hiring freeze. I do see us hiring again before the end of the year though. As far as Reserves, we are always hiring qualified candidates. Our Reserve are volunteer only and do not get paid. What is your back ground? Do you have any prior experience or academy graduate? If you are interested in a Reserve Deputy position, I can get you in contact with the right people.

"finder_87" wrote: Good for you. Is Placer County hiring at all? Even reserves?

We hire both level 1 and level 2. Getting in the door at our department as a Reserve is a good idea. We look at it as a testing ground for future full time Deputies. As long as you do a good job, build a solid reputation, we always hire our Reserves, but we get rid of people just as fast if they turn out to be idiots.

Go the link below and it gives you the info on being a Reserve with our Department. I would highly suggest that you also do a ride along with us if you are serious.

http://www.placer.ca.gov/Depar.....erves.aspx

"finder_87" wrote: I am currently going through an Academy. I do have my level II certificate. And unfortunately I have no prior experience in law enforcement.

Does Placer County hire level II reserves or only level I? I understand the hiring freeze but I am just looking to get my foot in the door. Any information you could provide me would be highly appreciated. Thanks

If you are trying to get your foot in the door, then I would apply to every agency in the state of California or where ever you are willing to live. There are way too many people out there who want to be cops to be selective on an agency unless you have prior experience.

You asked if I like Placer. I have worked for the Sacramento Police Department and now Placer County. Placer is a great agency and I would highly recommend it. Sacramento was a good agency for the most part, but I didn't need the adrenalin rush anymore and find Placer a much more relaxed environment.

Just out curiosity, how old are you and what academy are you attending?

"finder_87" wrote: Right on. Thanks for the information. I will do my best at trying not to be an idiot. Do you enjoy your department? What other departments would you recommend for someone trying to get in the door?

That is the academy out at the old McClellan AFB isn't it? I worked out there for about a year while we were sending some of our Deputies through.

"finder_87" wrote: I am 25 and i am attending the Sacramento Regional Public Saftey Traing Center's Basic Academy. I am sure you haven't heard of it. Most people haven't.

Not a chance, I went through the Police academy in 1990 and it was only 4 months long back then. It sucked then, and I am sure it sucks now 😀

"finder_87" wrote: Yep, thats the one. Don't you wish you could go through academy life again?

It has been so hot and I have been working a lot of OT the last few weeks. I have almost all the brackets done. Next week I am hopeing to send it out for the gear and ARB install. It is not looking like I will be ready for the Rubicon run on the 28th though. My other issue right now is that no one has axles for my set up. Superior is 4 to 6 weeks out on orders 🙁

"troyman" wrote: Congrats on the transfer Rob, gonna be able to get that front knocked out sooner than planned now and be able to wheel on the weekends?