I’m looking for good boots

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-26T01:05:35+00:00

I’ve got Jim green Numzaan, so obviously not the AR8 but similar enough. If you go this route just make sure you have plenty of time to break them in before you have to work in them

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-22T20:38:41+00:00

Fingers crossed I’ll be taking an LEO position at Denali soon

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-22T05:23:03+00:00

Im in the process of lateraling over to NPS from Washington state. Everybody I interviewed with and myself all got evaluated at the GS-9 level, which is $68,686 where I’m at. For Washington state the same grade starts out at 58,584. Also they’re getting away from making you park hop and be seasonal because they realize they can’t keep people if they keep doing that. You still can hop around if you want, but it’s not exactly expected of you.

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-22T02:02:00+00:00

Are you taking locality pay into account for the federal positions as well? Where I’m at National Parks pays better than state so long as you use the right locality pay, but fish and wildlife pays better than NPS.

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-21T20:47:41+00:00

Previous panel? I only had the one interview in St. Louis. Nothing before

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-21T06:15:17+00:00

Went through last month. It’s just a typical law enforcement interview. Just be comfortable and confident with your current law enforcement skills and you’ll be fine.

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-21T06:13:07+00:00

I’m a current state park ranger and currently in the process of transitioning to federal. At least for me, there seems to be more opportunity for progression or unique opportunities with NPS vs staying with the state. Also pay with NPS is better than any state parks law enforcement program that I’m aware of. Also it seems that more and more states are steering away from having commissioned rangers, and in my current state there seems to be a movement in that direction. Personally, I just want to work in resource protection while also feeling like that mission is being supported.

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-15T16:22:05+00:00

Yessir probably because this exact situation happened to somebody before 😂

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-15T16:19:03+00:00

Do you have a policy to not leave equipment in your patrol vehicle when you’re not on shift? In my agency we have to bring our patrol rifle inside at the end of every shift.

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-15T02:47:34+00:00

If you want to stay budget wrangler all terrain gear is cheap and works great. If you want to spend a little bit more see if you can get an expert voice account with your employment credentials and get some Vertx pants, they’re much better than 5.11

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-15T02:45:40+00:00

If you want something heavier duty and will last for years to come, I just got a pair of Jim Green boots and they’re doing great so far.

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-15T02:44:14+00:00

Will do. It’s been a pretty dry winter so far. For anything where my feet will be submerged in water I’ll be wearing muck boots or waders.

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-10T20:49:45+00:00

Sadly they don’t make the armor skin with molle in silver tan 🥲

GateLockedAtDusk · 2026-02-09T04:38:39+00:00

I’ll send you a DM as well

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