With Mother’s Day kicking off National Police Week, my mind wandered to the similarities between the two professions. By no means do I wish to diminish the honor of these amazing heroes, especially this week memorializing the ultimate sacrifice. However, it is important to add a little humor to our lives. That being said, these phrases are from actual job descriptions of peace officer positions.
10. Work normally consists of routine patrol. Routine makes it all run smoothly, if you can actually stay on it.
9. Performs administrative support tasks. Every incident needs a detailed report, of course (even if it is the same information you just gave the doctor, the school, and the Scout master).
8. Issues summons, citations, and warnings. ALL THE TIME. (Summons refered to Judge Daddy.)
7. Enforces laws and maintains public order… although I’m not so sure how much “order” is involved on most days on this end.
6. Conducts investigations… often times listening to both sides give excuses and justifications for why it is not his fault.
5. Handles high-risk tactical operations. This is what I would consider grocery shopping with four kids.
4. Responds to public safety calls (also known as tattling).
3. Handles hazardous devices/substances. No details necessary.
2. Interacts with a culturally and socially diverse population. The general public can either be for us or against us, and can be quick to give backlash upon the hint of one wrong move, often times with the false accusation of unjust motives (even if they have been created by the same two people, raised in the same household).
1. Loves unconditionally. Okay, this one is not from a department job description… but it does come from the supreme job description. The ultimate form of love—John 15:13.
If only motherhood had a mandatory academy and certification prior to giving birth…
*John 15:13 “Greater has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
