Absolutley...
I had tried to get into some sort of lawenforcement, security,etc for almost 10 years.
When I got hired at the provincial jail in my city, it was the last attempt I was going to make before I went back to school to become an electrician. I finally made it and i love my job so far and I get paid well.
The 2 months with no pay kinda sucked though because we didn't get paid while at the basic
now I just have to wait for my oportunity to get full time!!