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brian john · 09-09-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Celtic

I was trying to go "easy" on him

Brian....assuming you've been in both of these arenas...how does a prison background check measure up to a SWAC or TWIC background check?

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Drug testing may be required also

It was just lots of paper work to fill out and then wait.

I have worked in a country style, medium and maximum.

And do not believe anything a prisoner tell you.
Listen to everything a gurad tells you.
Never run, NEVER RUN, NEVER RUN, NEVER RUN

manchestersparky · 09-09-2009, 06:04 PM

Speaking of Back ground checks ...
Funny story
The company I used to work for did a lot of prison / jail work.
We were starting a new jail project and everyone had to complete paperwork for a background check. When you were approved you were notified to come to the existing jail security office for photo's and to get you ID's.When I went to get my photo and ID there was a group of about 20 people there.
They called a name and you went and had your picture taken, then waited for it to be processed.

They called this one guy's name, he stands up and walks over to get his picture taken. Instead of having his picture taken, 2 state troopers stepped up and put him him handcuffs and arrested him! Seems the stupid jacka** had some outstanding warrants.

Shado · 09-09-2009, 06:06 PM

But Brian...if you RUN....then bad guys can't catch you and have their way with you!!!!!!!

I would be the fastest person you ever had on site!!!!

manchestersparky · 09-09-2009, 06:08 PM

Do not call the officers " Guards". They are officers.
Do not take anything from an inmate
Do Not give anything to an Inmate
Do Not run
Do not argue with an inmate
Do not touch ANYTHING that your not supposed to !!!!! Prisons are filthy!!!

Most of all keep in mind that those unlucky souls that are incarcerated there are INNOCENT.

Prison work will train your body into only taking a dump at certain times of the day also.

MDShunk · 09-09-2009, 06:11 PM

I repaired some light fixtures inside a holding cell at the local police department. That's the extent of my "prison work". They were ordinary wraps, but they were mounted about 16 feet off the floor. No way anyone could even get to them anyhow to monkey with them.

480sparky · 09-09-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shado

But Brian...if you RUN....then bad guys can't catch you and have their way with you!!!!!!!
I would be the fastest person you ever had on site!!!!

Now see, this is the wrong way of thinking. You don't have to be the fastest person on the site. You only have to be faster than the slowest person on the site.

MDShunk · 09-09-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 480sparky

Now see, this is the wrong way of thinking. You don't have to be the fastest person on the site. You only have to be faster than the slowest person on the site.

I can remember saying to a guy one time many years ago, "If anything bad happens, I'm going to kick you in the nuts so that you're stuck here a minute and I'm gonna run like hell".

We were working in one of those ghetto places where nefarious people came to donate blood for crack money. Lots of scary looking people lined up in the waiting room.

Celtic · 09-09-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by brian john

Never run, NEVER RUN, NEVER RUN, NEVER RUN

LMAO

So true.....

paul d. · 09-09-2009, 06:24 PM

re-reading this thread ; EVERYTHING said is absolutely true. been working " inside for last 5 weeks. the co. makes great $$$ on jail/prison work. best thing is them female inmates. HOT STUFF !!!!

MDShunk · 09-09-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by paul d.

best thing is them female inmates. HOT STUFF !!!!

They look at you with their one good eye, bat their haggered eyelashes at you, and smile with all three teeth showing. Yeah, good stuff.

Celtic · 09-09-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by paul d.

.... best thing is them female inmates. HOT STUFF !!!!

I'd still be a bit leery dropping tools...aka the soap.

Some of them bull dykes are pretty manly

480sparky · 09-09-2009, 06:38 PM

And don't ever start singing, or even humming or whistling.......

YouTube Video

Shado · 09-09-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 480sparky

Now see, this is the wrong way of thinking. You don't have to be the fastest person on the site. You only have to be faster than the slowest person on the site.

LMAO!!!!!!!!! I never thought about like that. But what if they don't want the slowest person, perhaps he isn't their type? What then?

Shado · 09-09-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MDShunk

I can remember saying to a guy one time many years ago, "If anything bad happens, I'm going to kick you in the nuts so that you're stuck here a minute and I'm gonna run like hell".

We were working in one of those ghetto places where nefarious people came to donate blood for crack money. Lots of scary looking people lined up in the waiting room.

Damn!!! I just choked on my coffee!!!
Well I will make damn sure if we ever get to meet....that it is in a very nice, safe, upscale place!!!!

480sparky · 09-09-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shado

LMAO!!!!!!!!! I never thought about like that. But what if they don't want the slowest person, perhaps he isn't their type? What then?

By the tiime they figure it out, you're long gone........

brian john · 09-09-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by manchestersparky

do not call the officers " guards". They are officers.

oh do i know that

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do not run
do not touch anything that your not supposed to !!!!! Prisons are filthy!!!

Most of all keep in mind that those unlucky souls that are incarcerated there are innocent.

Prison work will train your body into only taking a dump at certain times of the day also.

fraydo · 09-09-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by manchestersparky

Speaking of Back ground checks ...
Funny story
The company I used to work for did a lot of prison / jail work.
We were starting a new jail project and everyone had to complete paperwork for a background check. When you were approved you were notified to come to the existing jail security office for photo's and to get you ID's.When I went to get my photo and ID there was a group of about 20 people there.
They called a name and you went and had your picture taken, then waited for it to be processed.

They called this one guy's name, he stands up and walks over to get his picture taken. Instead of having his picture taken, 2 state troopers stepped up and put him him handcuffs and arrested him! Seems the stupid jacka** had some outstanding warrants.

That's no joke. When I got security clearance to work at the FBI building I was warned ahead of time by my super that if I had any warrants (even local traffic ones) they would notify the proper agency.

brian john · 09-09-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fraydo

That's no joke. When I got security clearance to work at the FBI building I was warned ahead of time by my super that if I had any warrants (even local traffic ones) they would notify the proper agency.

I have an apprentice with a DUI he cannot get in the FBI office building.

user5941 · 09-09-2009, 09:07 PM

I worked several times in "the walls" which was the name for the Mo State Prison in Jefferson City. Going in and out the sallyport was an hour each way and if you hit the shift change it could take longer. An escort weas not always available so more waiting. Also if they were moving a segregated prisoner you had to wait.

I helped build the Algoa center and in the final days even before prisoners arrived we were put through the same hoops.Four hours of production was about average in an eight hour day.

heel600 · 09-09-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MDShunk

I repaired some light fixtures inside a holding cell at the local police department. That's the extent of my "prison work". They were ordinary wraps, but they were mounted about 16 feet off the floor. No way anyone could even get to them anyhow to monkey with them.

With all the oddball stuf I've seen you write about, I figured you must have wired a few electric chairs