Ex- military/law enforcement S/Os vs. non- military/law enforcement S/Os.
First and foremost let me say this... This thread is in NO WAY intended to be a military/law enforcement bashing thread... just discussion.
To those security officers that have NO military nor law enforcement experience...
Do you find yourself constantly competing against... and losing to... former military/law enforcement S/O's for highier paying positions?
Do you find yourself doing the same exact work, have the same exact title, and maybe even more "post specific experience", but making less money than the ex- military/law enforcement S/Os that are "newbees"?
If so, what are your feelings about this? How are you handling it? What have you done/are doing/will do... to better your odds?
From what I've seen in the security company I work for not only are former military/law enforcement S/O's getting the highier paying positions, but they're even getting paid more than non- military/law enforcement S/Os working the same position, holding the same title and having the same responsibilities.
Now with that said, I've been a non commissioned security officer for just over two years (as of July)... within my first 17 months with this security company (this is the 2nd one) I've received 3 raises and a promotion so I make more than alot of the other officers of the same rank, but I find myself banging my head against the wall when it comes to making significant income increases and as I said, the ex- military/law enforcement S/Os seem to be getting the "good jobs".
So to give myself at least a fighting chance, I've decided to acquire additional training, certifications, and licenses. So far I already had Highrise Fire Safety certification and Basics of Fair Housing Certification... and since August I've obtained BasicPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults Certification, Bloodborne Pathogens certification, and Level III (commissioned officer) certification.
I'm also going after:
Level III Continuing Education: Private Investigator License
PediatricPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Children, Infants, and Adults Certification
Advanced First Aid Supplement Certification
Oxygen First Aid Supplement Certification
OC Pepper Spray Certification
Baton Certification
Teaser Certification
Anti-Terrorism/Weapons of Mass Destruction Training
Bomb Threat Training
Cultural Diversity/Sensitivity
Supervisor & Advanced Supervisor Training
Advance Report Writing Training.
Registrant/Manager Training
Level IV Training:
Personal Protection Officer License
Concealed Handgun License
Self & Defense of Third Party Training
Driving & Close Quarter Weapons Training
Advanced PPO Certification: Coordinate & Plan Protection Detail Training
Bail Enforcement Agent/Bail Fugitive Recovery Agent License (Bounty Hunter License)
I'm hoping these credentials will make me a highly competitive applicant and open up a whole new world of interesting and high paying opportunities.
So what's yall's story?
First and foremost let me say this... This thread is in NO WAY intended to be a military/law enforcement bashing thread... just discussion.
To those security officers that have NO military nor law enforcement experience...
Do you find yourself constantly competing against... and losing to... former military/law enforcement S/O's for highier paying positions?
Do you find yourself doing the same exact work, have the same exact title, and maybe even more "post specific experience", but making less money than the ex- military/law enforcement S/Os that are "newbees"?
If so, what are your feelings about this? How are you handling it? What have you done/are doing/will do... to better your odds?
From what I've seen in the security company I work for not only are former military/law enforcement S/O's getting the highier paying positions, but they're even getting paid more than non- military/law enforcement S/Os working the same position, holding the same title and having the same responsibilities.
Now with that said, I've been a non commissioned security officer for just over two years (as of July)... within my first 17 months with this security company (this is the 2nd one) I've received 3 raises and a promotion so I make more than alot of the other officers of the same rank, but I find myself banging my head against the wall when it comes to making significant income increases and as I said, the ex- military/law enforcement S/Os seem to be getting the "good jobs".
So to give myself at least a fighting chance, I've decided to acquire additional training, certifications, and licenses. So far I already had Highrise Fire Safety certification and Basics of Fair Housing Certification... and since August I've obtained BasicPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults Certification, Bloodborne Pathogens certification, and Level III (commissioned officer) certification.
I'm also going after:
Level III Continuing Education: Private Investigator License
PediatricPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Children, Infants, and Adults Certification
Advanced First Aid Supplement Certification
Oxygen First Aid Supplement Certification
OC Pepper Spray Certification
Baton Certification
Teaser Certification
Anti-Terrorism/Weapons of Mass Destruction Training
Bomb Threat Training
Cultural Diversity/Sensitivity
Supervisor & Advanced Supervisor Training
Advance Report Writing Training.
Registrant/Manager Training
Level IV Training:
Personal Protection Officer License
Concealed Handgun License
Self & Defense of Third Party Training
Driving & Close Quarter Weapons Training
Advanced PPO Certification: Coordinate & Plan Protection Detail Training
Bail Enforcement Agent/Bail Fugitive Recovery Agent License (Bounty Hunter License)
I'm hoping these credentials will make me a highly competitive applicant and open up a whole new world of interesting and high paying opportunities.
So what's yall's story?
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