Brian Payne Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I have been an LEO for 28 yrs. Working for the same department for the last 20 yrs., been a Sgt. there for 11 yrs. Now the Chief retired and I am having my interview for the new postition in 45 minutes. I haven't been through a job interview for over 20 years. I know more fear doing this than I ever remember when involved in fights or getting shot at. Kind of fun . I had thought the only time I would be nervous for the rest of my normal life was just prior to the "beep" and after "Standby". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Good luck Brian! So do I understand this correct? You are applying for the Chief of Police position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Good luck!!! (retroactively - you're in the interview, now... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hope you got it. After 28 years of LEO you should know what you're doing by now! HOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) IF you come to a tough spot just ask yourself....What would Chief Clancy Wiggum do? This should help you over the rough spots....... Edited May 14, 2007 by Merlin Orr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Keith. Yes, this is for the Chief of Police position, sorry I wasn't more clear on that. The interview seemed to go well. A little like shooting a course of fire, and when you are done you really don't remember everything you did, just that it felt "right". Hopefully this will hold true. My wife of seventeen years thinks it is about time I let the younger guys do all that chasing people stuff. Plus having nights, weekends, and Holidays off would be nice I guess. Hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I hope you get it, Brian. You've certainly put in the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Give us a little more notice next time! Then we can come up with funny answers to questions like: "What's your position on randomly pepper macing hippies?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Give us a little more notice next time! Then we can come up with funny answers to questions like: "What's your position on randomly pepper macing hippies?" That's a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herky Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hope you have to change your screen name. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STInky Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hey Brian..... Sounds like where ever you are located....your retirement system is as crappy as ours !!!! We can retire at 80%, after 28 YEARS !!!!!!!!! I think the plan by Admin. is to work you to death before your time is actually up..... Good luck with the promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 STInky I could retire now but I am only 48 yrs. old so I plan on hanging in there until 55 yrs. old. I was lucky enough to start my carrier on my 20th. birthday. Graduated the academy at noon and in my first squad car by 1600 hrs. Back then the local bars still had red flashing lights on the roof to let squads know when a bar fight was taking place. 9-1-1 wasn't invented yet. Revolvers were the "tactical" weapon of choice, pump shotguns "ruled". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 GOT IT!!! . Thanks for the support guys. A new chapter of my life begins. Don't know how to change the screen name, sorry. Brian Payne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Way Kool! Congrats.....Chief Sgt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Way to go, Chief! Are you going to shoot at DPMS on Sunday so we can harass congratulate you in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Congratulations on the new position!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Dude, nice!!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 That is great stuff. Congrats. I guess your gut was spot on when you said it just "felt right". I imagine you wouldn't last very long or have the success you have had in LE if you gut was not spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks again guys. Keith, Can't make it to DPMS on Sunday because Tyler and I will be at CMMG in Missouri for that shoot. Too bad you couldn't make it, sounds like 1 in 3 shooters will be looking at a new weapon due to the great donations by the match sponsors. Merlin Look me up at CMMG and we can share a toast. When we are having that toast we can watch Benny beat the competition like a rented mule . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks again guys.Keith, Can't make it to DPMS on Sunday because Tyler and I will be at CMMG in Missouri for that shoot. Too bad you couldn't make it, sounds like 1 in 3 shooters will be looking at a new weapon due to the great donations by the match sponsors I forgot you were doing that match. Tear it up. If I didn't have that pesky match director title for Saturdays SCAPSA match I would have thought seriously about the CMMG match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 HOLY COW - we have a CHIEF OF POLICE - totally changes my opinion on that specific job, heh Congratulations! Enjoy the early retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Congrats Sarge.....I mean Chief dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folsoml Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Now the job gets really hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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