When you are paying a guy a Sergeant's salary you'd probably want him doing Sergeant's work. Sounds reasonable enough, don't you think? Well, not here!
I have officially been a Sergeant for one month and two days. Of that, I have done exactly four days as a uniformed patrol supervisor. Why? The well oiled machine that is my agency has been remarkably unable to complete the transfer of a current patrol supervisor to a specialized unit supervisor. They posted the position but failed to include that the Motor Unit (Traffic Motorcycles) supervisor should have a motorcycle endorsement on their license, DUH! So that meant they had to RE-post the vacancy - which they did. But then, half of the applicants withdrew their names which apparently made the command staff unable to complete the process in a timely manner. Now the posting has been closed for TEN days and they have yet to complete the oral review board and make a final selection!
Professionally I am embarrassed by the inept and lackluster way in which this whole process has been handled, or more aptly, mishandled. If we cannot efficiently, effectively and professionally fill a simple lateral transfer position how can the citizens expect competent, effective law enforcement from us.
Personally, I am pissed! I have been strung along week after week by Lieutenants, Majors and Commanders who can provide nothing more that jokes about how I should enjoy doing Agent work with a Sergeant's pay. OH PLEASE! If I wanted to stay an Agent I would have never taken the Sergeant's exam! It is also like pulling teeth from a angry gorilla trying to get any answers from my supervisors about when and/or if this process will ever be completed.
I'm so disappointed in this agency right now. They make a great show to the media about how well they are doing and how lucky the citizens are to have this command staff running the Sheriff's Office. Gimme me a freakin' break! They can't do a simple promotion and I'm supposed to have faith in their ability to protect me and my neighbors! Yea, Right!
Thanks, I just had to vent!
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I agree. But that said...enjoy the ride as it will END.
Well my fine Scotsman, what you be needing is another scotsman for Sheriff to fix that department of yours!! Bet one is already running for the office! The current Sheriff is a Englishman, what else would you expect but pure chaos???
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