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| Energy industry layoffs are pushing applicants toward corrections and law enforcement jobs where recruits can be scarce |
| By greenfieldreporter.com |
| Published: 06/20/2016 |
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NEWCASTLE, Wyoming — Energy industry layoffs are pushing applicants toward corrections and law enforcement jobs where recruits can be scarce. Four career fairs have been held after the two largest coal mines in the state laid off 460 workers combined and another company eliminated 37 jobs this spring, the Casper Star-Tribune reported (http://bit.ly/1Y2SlBd ). "The day they started the layoffs at the coal mines, I mean holy cow," said Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp warden Todd Martin. "Within a week or two we had stacks of applications. I had people calling me left and right that I knew that were coal mine employees." Corrections departments can have difficulty finding and retaining officers. Martin said the competitive oil industry can offer better wages. Read More. |
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