Pros
5.5 years to top pay better than other agencies Over time, night diff, uniform allowance, holiday pay, longevity and service pay Free or low cost medical insurance best in nyc metro area and surrounding counties (no premiums) 20 years retirement with full benefits Line of Duty Injury if approved all surgery, medical and therapy expenses covered After 5.5 years 25 vacation days plus 2 personal days Unlimited Sick Leave Taking the civil service test and getting to the rank of SGT, LT and Captain Staying past 20 years every 5 years gets you increments Every five years, you get free Bullet Resistant Vest You can take free or low cost law enforcement courses in person or online Many discounts are available through the respective union’s website and becoming member of your local fop.
Cons
Micromanagement Toxicity Extreme Stress Low quality of life Time away from family Mandatory over time on regular days and days off Incompetent Supervisors Nepotism Favoritism Discretionary promotions of Detective Specialist, Detective Investigators and Detective third/second/first grades After the rank of Captain all other ranks (Deputy Inspector, Inspector, Deputy Chief etc) is discretionary and whoever knows you and likes you. Same goes for SGT Special Assignment & SGT Detective Squad. LT Special Assignment & LT Detective Squad Commander. Discipline is used for minor things, coercion and intimidation SGT, LT and Cap lack’s personality, management and leadership skills You pretty much need a “phone call” “hook” “crane” for anything and everything unless you have superhuman extraordinary skills. Everything is about numbers, even though on paper there is no quota in reality there is always one. Politics, Corruption and Bribery is rampant