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What the most hardest time in career?

Im in Job Crops been interesting to be Border Control or Security so im learning in Protective Services #job #career

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The most difficult challenge in security is complacency. Not a particular stage of your career, although it normally starts to set in at around 18 months. You start letting your guard down. You get comfortable. Maybe "nothing" ever happens at 10 a.m. in the morning. So you and your buddies meet up for coffee, just kind of kicking back, not really as alert as you should be. Or, you realize that you cannot possibly distrust everyone except your fellow officers. So, you never get suspicious of the lady running the food truck that you get your lunch from every day. So, it totally shocks you when she gets busted as a drug dealer.

Civilians came to my aid more than once. So, don't think they are all "the bad guys." Just stay alert. And, above all else, if a "gut instinct" kicks in and tells you there is something wrong, listen to it. This literally saved my life. The human brain is remarkable. We sometimes try to hard to override what it is trying to tell us.

The beauty of law enforcement is teamwork. You and your fellow officers will watch out for each other in ways no outsider can begin to understand. It's a really good feeling when you are out with a suspect by yourself, and you "know" they will be there within 60 seconds. You can just sort of "Chill," talking to him, not letting on that you know he is wanted on warrants, or whatever, until they get there.

What attracted you to want to go into this field, if I might ask?
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Chris’s Answer

Hi Cyron - I see that you're currently a student in Texas. I know several people in the security industry that I served with in the military. Most of them are contractors but some work for government agencies, as well. From my biased point of view, if you are eligible/willing to serve, the military can pay you to learn the skills that you're seeking; it won't always be fun and there will be tedious periods but this comes with all jobs, I believe. I wish you nothing but success in your career!

Chris recommends the following next steps:

See what qualifications are needed for your desired career field
Is the military an option? Are you interested in the military? If so, discuss Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard with your local recruiter
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