About 6 weeks ago I changed jobs after suffering horible work conditions in my previous job for about a year.

A long story short, my salary increased 25%, I work with people I like and I'm much happier.

While my job is white collar, I hope you can make a similar change.

I suggest that you have a chat with your boss and ask what positions are allowed a cell phone. If they don't tell you how you can move to one of those positions, they don't care about you at all. The only way you can advance in your career is to move. At that point, start looking for a new job.

Another thing, I wouldn't carry more than one small fixed blade and a leatherman. That's enough to scare the sheeple and you have only got two hands.

It's sad that you can pick up a reputation for doing 100% legal things. It's just easier to play it safe.