It's been a couple years since I've worked for thi...

It's been a couple years since I've worked for this company. This was the first company I worked for, so I've reserved any negative or positive opinions mainly so I could get a feel for other workplaces as compared to this one. After a while, I think I can give a fair and honest analysis of Northwest Enforcement.

I first started out as an onsite security guard for a construction site. The job was simple, as it was did have its boring moments. However, I was given a raise and eventually became a patrol officer for the company after about seven months of onsite work. Recognition was definitely this company's best attribute.

Patrol could be fun. You were asked to do a lot of extra shifts, and dispatch could be pushy about it at times. But all-in-all, I had a good experience with it.

Now, plenty of folks are probably pondering some of the negative reviews for this workplace and find it questionable. The parts where you see former employees talk about the constant shift changes and wonky schedules? Yep, that happened. Even the supervisors there would admit it. It was a constant theme, and I'm not gonna lie, it was very frustrating. The claims about the constant need to work overtime are also true. There was a heavy expectation to take extra shifts, especially in patrol. I know others who have shared their negative experiences as well, but I'm only talking about my experience there, not anyone else's.

Would I recommend Northwest Enforcement? Bottom line, that depends on what your values are. If your willing to take on little more responsibility than you're used to, then you'll likely fit in. However, if you're looking to just work an average job, you'll probably do alright as an onsite worker, not so much in patrol. Like I said, it really depends on your priorities.

I will say, working for this company did help set me up for better opportunities. Experience from this company takes up nearly the first half of my resume, which I would call a plus. I work now as the Port Authority Officer for Cascade Locks, and I'm sure those credentials were helpful in gaining that position in the first place. For that, I am grateful.

Don't base your decision on whether or not to work here entirely on some reviews on google. If you apply and decide you don't like it, then give your two weeks notice and move on to the next place. It's best to admit to yourself when something's not for you than it is to stay in that same place. It not only hurts your mental health, but if your work effort drops, you end up giving yourself a bad reference before you decide to leave. Whatever you do, don't put yourself in that position. It's an unnecessary regret to live with.