Should I take a job as a police telecommunicator?

Question

I have been offered a job at the local police department as a telecommunicator. Can anyone inform me on the drawbacks vs. benefits of such a position? I have also been offered a part time position at a law firm, which can become full-time once I graduate college. I'm kind of torn as to which one I should accept because I would LOVE to work for a law firm for the future advancement and experience but practicality would tell me to take the telecommunicator position for the full-time pay and benefits of working for the city. I wander if I would be able to swing it and my last two semesters of college?

Answer 1

Go for the law firm.  There is a future in that one and you can advance.

Answer 2

You did not mention what kind of degree your getting - a law degree?? If so stay with the firm.

Being a Telecommunicator does pay well in most areas, but if you are only going to be there a short time - the benefits - such as pension and other things - will not be available to you.

Go to where you passion is and you will be more satisfied.