PCSO is looking for an adventurous person to work patrol in the Greenville area. I say adventurous because Deputies respond to all kinds of incidents, like yesterday.
A mom calls 911 for help with her young teen in crisis. When the Sgt arrives, the teen bolts out the back and across the river into the woods, falling several times in the process. Soaked, barefoot, cold, and still running. Four of us end up at this scene, using Google map to figure the best way into the area she is last seen. There are no good options except to hike it in and hope you come across her.
Except, we had a fortuitous turn when Inv Kyle Wilson saw the teen hunkered down on the other side. Kyle likes adventure, and the job of bringing them out safely must be done. So, off he goes, cold water not a deterrent, into the water to the other side, finds them and brings them back across safely. Fine job. For Inv Wilson, the teens safety overrode the human need for comfort!
This is a job where you could spend a boring night patrolling from Dover to Greenville and never meet a car. But in a heartbeat, it turns to an adventure, or crime in progress, or some incident where you can go and truly make a difference. Your next call may be a heart attack, burglary in progress, family fight, suicidal person, or someone locked out of their car. You just don’t know. And that itself is part of the adventure.
Kyle spent last week at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, teaching new cops how to shoot – that too is an adventure. It’s woven all throughout this job.
If you’re afraid of the dark, don’t apply. If you can’t establish a firm line with others, find another career. If you don’t have compassion or can’t go out of your way to help another in need, this isn’t for you. Trouble controlling your emotions? Nope. Afraid to confront people? Move on.
However, if you like adventure, especially that of rescuing, helping, and caretaking our communities, think about applying. It’s like no job you’ll ever have, with experiences, good and bad, found no where else. You’ll be tested in every which way possible, live with experiences you truly wish you’d forget, and be frustrated by the system.
But, and this is the key, you’ll be part of a strong, blue line of deputies, officers, troopers, agents, wardens, and others who step into the crisis, bringing calm to chaos and a welcome sight to those who need you. And trust me, you are needed!
Sheriff Bob Young
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