r/OnTheBlock 9h ago

Self Post People should be thankful for COs.

32 Upvotes

Before i was a CO i was a bleeding heart type of person. I still have some of those traits but being a CO has really changed my views on things.

- one, people better be thankful for the more rowdy COs. Yes i know some COs have went too far BUT anyone who has worked a unit knows theyre thankful as hell when basically the Hulk or Thor of the team shows up. I know i have and im a big guy myself. Crazy has to match crazy

- two, i really appreciate the profession. I originally was just gona use the department to launch myself as a street cop. But after working a while i actually changed my mind. Corrections is really needed. I honestly didnt know it was that many murderers and Edp445s walking around. And we as COs were the frontline to order. Could you imagine some of these inmates free.


r/OnTheBlock 16h ago

General Qs Seniority

7 Upvotes

Question for Officers with seniority, at your facility does having seniority insure bids on certain posts, schedule & mados for OT?

At my nonsense facility having seniority is only based upon the scheduled shift when I spoke to the Chief of security. Absolutely nonsense & no quarterly post bids at all even exist.


r/OnTheBlock 22h ago

Hiring Q (State) My background investigator asked for my last two paystub’s. Is this normal?

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r/OnTheBlock 22h ago

General Qs Banning jail?

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Posting for my friend…. Her man had court today in Banning, CA and was found guilty. He has court again next month for his sentencing.

Does anybody know which jail he would most likely have been taken to today while they wait for his sentencing? I’m not sure if there is a jail in the city of Banning or any others nearby.
And if possible to know which prison he’ll be transferred to once he gets sentenced.

Also wondering what kind of tablets they use; JPay, Securus, GTL etc.

TIA 🫶🏻


r/OnTheBlock 22h ago

Hiring Q (Fed) MCC San Diego

3 Upvotes

Any one work/ worked there ? Whats it like ? Insights ? Thank you , stay safe .


r/OnTheBlock 20h ago

Hiring Q (Fed) FCI Manchester

2 Upvotes

I have some questions about FCI Manchester, if anyone currently or recently worked there, I would appreciate any info. Thank you!


r/OnTheBlock 2h ago

Hiring Q (Other) Moore haven GEO hiring timeframe?

1 Upvotes

Any one knows how long it takes to get hired at Geo group in Florida as a certified officer after an interview is done?


r/OnTheBlock 18h ago

Hiring Q (State) Academy Questions

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Just accepted a TDCJ Correctional Officer position and was wondering what to expect going into the academy. Is the drug test and PT test usually done on the first day, or do they let you know ahead of time when those tests will be? I recently moved to another part of Texas and need to find a new doctor to get my inhaler prescription, so I’m mainly trying to figure out when the PT test is. Also, what’s the academy actually like, and is there anything you wish you knew before you started? I’d appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!


r/OnTheBlock 23h ago

Hiring Q (Canada) Is there still a chance we get invites

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Wondering if there’s still hope for invites to ctp 2/3 in September for Atlantic region.. seems like all other regions got invites but Atlantic .. kinda loosing hope


r/OnTheBlock 12h ago

General Qs Are Security Guards Better Than Security Cameras?

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Security cameras record incidents, but they cannot prevent them. Security guards actively monitor situations, respond immediately to emergencies, assist visitors, and deter criminal activity. Combining professional guards with surveillance systems provides the highest level of protection.