dartonman Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 For the last few years I have worked in a factory in the shipping division...running a stand up forklift, midnight shift, and when I wasn't pulling orders, I was stacking 55 pound bags for hours on end...well, that all changes August 9th at 8am. After being out of law enforcement for over 8 years (14 years at it before). I am proud to announce I am the newest security team member of the Winnebago County Courthouse. I will mainly focus on courtroom security, and protecting the judges. I was selected out of 219 applicants. I am pumped. I wear plain clothes, and I am the enforcer in the courtrooms. My hours (no more graveyard shifts) are Mon-Thursday 8am-5pm, and Friday 8am-3pm....my "lunch hour" is from noon-1pm daily., with a personal day awarded each month to bank, and two weeks vacation, and full benefits for me and the family. My prayers have been answered., and my family and my back are relieved. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Congrats:toot::toot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Congratulations Al!!! Always a great thing to get a better job, and to get to spend more time with your family is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thats awesome Al! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Sounds great Al, They picked a good man, best of luck to you, but you won't need it. Prayer is powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Good to speak with you again. Make the best of the new opportunity. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Good deal, congrats. Sounds like a day at the beach compared to your old job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Congrats on the new job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Awesome news Al...couldn't happen to a better guy . Good luck with the job and stay alert...PLEASE! Last year here in our county, a guy(defendant in a civil suit) took a sawed off 10/22 rifle in a envelope into the courtroom and squeezed off 2 shots not hitting anyone , but it was a close call none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Sounds like a sweet gig, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 That's great Al! Sounds a lot more exciting than your previous job. Good hours too, same as mine except Friday I work 8-5 also. Congrats and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Good deal Al! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Thats great to hear Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Congratulations Al, glad to hear some good news for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 good deal!! your past experience must have helped you !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Awesome job man! congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer2295 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 thats awesome, congrats on the new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Sounds like a very good gig, Al. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hey Al...good to hear that! You're big enough to keep them in line. Way to go, and congrats. Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Thank you all for the well wishes.......my past experience as a correctional officer for over 10 years, and working court security with the US Marshals really paid off in a huge way....goes to show you, you never burn a bridge you may have to cross again. I had guys and gals I can't even remember their names that I worked with in court security come to the main office and put their two cents in to hire me..over 15 law enforcement personel in the area stopped in and spoke with the hiring team in my behalf...that I haven't spoke with in a long time, due to working midnights in the factory, very humbling experience that they still speak highly of me. I have been blessed. Thanks gang. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 This is awesome Al!! It's always a plus to do something you love doing, and it sure makes the days go by faster. For the last few years I have worked in a factory in the shipping division...running a stand up forklift, midnight shift. al This is exactly what I'm doing now Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Congratulations Al. Hope the new job goes great for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Thats Big Al! Congratulations Buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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