10 Jobs for Former Law Enforcement Officers

The private sector is increasingly recognizing the unique skills that law enforcement professionals bring to the table. From crisis management and investigative expertise to leadership, risk assessment, and rapid decision-making, our experience translates seamlessly into a wide range of roles outside traditional policing. The key challenge for many of us is learning how to articulate these skills in ways that show hiring managers how our backgrounds align perfectly with their open positions.

This is where The Heroes Academy comes in. Designed to help law enforcement officers, veterans, and first responders translate their public safety experience into civilian career success, the Academy provides guidance on resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview strategies, and networking. I also spend time to highlight the skills and experiences we have, and how you can articulate them to land amazing jobs in the private sector. By leveraging this support, law enforcement professionals can confidently position themselves for meaningful, mission-driven opportunities in the private sector.

Learn more about the Academy here: Heroes Academy | Career Transition Course for Law Enforcement Officers

Below are ten high-impact roles where your experience in law enforcement is not just relevant... it’s highly sought after. Each position values the skills you’ve honed in the field and offers the chance to continue serving communities in new and impactful ways:

1. Job Title: Program Specialist – Law Enforcement/LE Family Support Company: Behind the Badge Foundation Location: Redmond, WA

Behind the Badge Foundation is seeking a Program Specialist to support law enforcement officers, their families, and survivors through trauma-informed programs and services. This role focuses on building relationships, coordinating wellness initiatives, connecting families to critical resources, and supporting events such as peer support gatherings and family network programs. The position is a great fit for former law enforcement officers because it values firsthand understanding of law enforcement culture, the ability to engage with officers and families with empathy, and strong organizational and communication skills. For those looking to continue serving the law enforcement community outside of direct policing, this position offers meaningful, mission-driven work. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4296544492

2. Job Title: Deputy Director of Executive Protection Company: Anduril Industries Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Anduril Industries, a leader in defense technology, is hiring a Deputy Director of Executive Protection to oversee and advance its executive protection program. This role focuses on strategic planning, risk management, compliance, team leadership, and integrating technology to safeguard senior executives and organizational operations. With responsibilities spanning crisis management, vendor collaboration, policy development, and protection intelligence, the position is ideal for law enforcement professionals with extensive security and leadership experience. Former officers and military leaders bring the decision-making skills, situational awareness, and protective operations background that align perfectly with the demands of this role. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4292997984

3. Job Title: Manager, Residential Security Company: Coinbase Location: Los Angeles, CA

Coinbase is seeking a Residential Security Manager to oversee security operations across multiple private residences, ensuring the safety of executives, family members, guests, and staff. This role involves leading security teams, developing and enforcing protocols, coordinating with family office staff, managing vendors, and responding to incidents with professionalism and discretion. It’s an excellent fit for law enforcement professionals who bring experience in executive protection, crisis response, situational awareness, and team leadership. Former officers and military leaders will find their skills in protective operations, decision-making under pressure, and collaboration with outside agencies especially valuable in this high-level security environment. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4294910573

4. Job Title: Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy Instructor (2025-01950) Company: State of Wyoming Location: Fremont County, WY

The Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy is hiring a Staff Instructor to join its professional training team. Instructors teach and manage classroom and practical training in areas such as custody and control, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, use of force, and patrol or detention exercises. This role is a strong fit for experienced law enforcement officers who want to share their expertise, mentor the next generation, and shape the future of policing in Wyoming. The position offers stability, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to continue serving the profession in an impactful instructional capacity. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4278266310

5. Job Title: VP, Public Affairs Company: Axiom Communications Location: Rutherford, NJ

Axiom Communications is seeking a Vice President of Public Affairs to lead media relations, client campaigns, and outreach initiatives. This role includes managing press contacts, drafting and distributing media releases, organizing public affairs events, and coordinating trade media placements. It also involves serving as the primary client contact, ensuring marketing objectives are met, and overseeing creative and outreach strategies. This position is a strong fit for law enforcement professionals with experience in community relations, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement, offering the opportunity to leverage those skills in a high-level corporate communications role. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4278348854

6. Job Title: Head of Rapid Response – Real-Time Operations (RTO) Company: Axon Location: Seattle, WA

Axon is seeking a Head of Rapid Response to lead strategy and execution for mission-critical products that enable the first 120 seconds of an incident, where speed, clarity, and coordination save lives. This role involves defining and delivering a bold product vision, advancing next-generation 911 technologies, and integrating them into real-time crime centers and drone-as-first-responder workflows. Responsibilities include partnering across devices and cloud services, capturing the “voice of the customer,” and ensuring seamless interoperability for real-time operational intelligence. This position is an excellent fit for law enforcement professionals with experience in crisis management, rapid response, and incident command who want to leverage their expertise in a cutting-edge technology environment that directly supports first responders and public safety agencies. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4287221570

7. Job Title: Local Account Executive, Public Safety Company: Flock Safety Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (Remote)

Flock Safety is hiring a Local Account Executive to join its Public Sector sales team. This role is focused on growing Flock’s footprint by managing the full sales cycle—prospecting, qualifying, positioning, closing, and supporting onboarding—for public safety clients. Responsibilities include generating $200K in closed revenue per quarter, managing 200–300 accounts, conducting strategic outreach to decision-makers such as Chiefs and Sheriffs, and maintaining a clean, accurate pipeline in Salesforce/Clari. This is a strong fit for law enforcement professionals transitioning into sales who understand public safety challenges and can communicate effectively with agencies. The role offers the opportunity to leverage first-hand law enforcement experience while helping communities reduce crime with innovative technology solutions. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4264164367

8. Job Title: Government Sales Specialist Company Michelli Weighing & Measurement Location: Harahan, LA

Michelli Weighing & Measurement is seeking a Government Sales Specialist to identify, develop, and secure government contract opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels. This role serves as the company’s subject matter expert in government contracting, coordinating the full bid lifecycle from opportunity tracking through submission and award. Key responsibilities include maintaining registrations and certifications, liaising with agencies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with internal teams to develop accurate scopes of work and pricing. This position is ideal for professionals with experience in public sector contracting, procuremJob Title: Fraud Detection Analyst Company: SoTalent Location: Wilmington, DE

9. Job Title: Fraud Detection Analyst Company: SoTalent Location: Wilmington, DE

SoTalent is seeking a Fraud Detection Analyst to lead credit card fraud detection and prevention efforts in a hybrid work environment. The role involves designing and implementing strategies to identify and mitigate fraud, monitoring portfolio activity for anomalies, analyzing trends, and collaborating with internal teams and card processors to enhance system defenses. Responsibilities include building dashboards and reports, performing data analyses, and ensuring compliance with Mastercard processing standards. This role is a strong fit for law enforcement officers with investigative experience, analytical skills, and attention to detail, as it leverages skills in detecting patterns, identifying risk, and solving complex problems to protect financial assets. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4295559887

10. Job Title: Cross-Company Fraud Specialist Company: Microsoft Location: United States (Remote)

Microsoft is seeking a Cross-Company Fraud Specialist to manage major fraud and abuse programs across its cloud and digital services, including Azure, M365, Partner Center, and XBOX. This remote, full-time role focuses on developing structured fraud programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking key performance metrics, and reporting progress to senior leadership. The role requires expertise in fraud prevention, data analytics, anomaly detection, and collaboration across multiple teams and business units. This position is well-suited for law enforcement or investigative professionals with experience in fraud detection, risk mitigation, and complex program management, leveraging analytical and operational skills to protect digital platforms at scale. See Job Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4292580243

Transitioning from law enforcement to the private sector doesn’t mean leaving your skills behind... it means finding new ways to apply them. Each of the roles highlighted above demonstrates that companies value the leadership, judgment, investigative expertise, and crisis management abilities that law enforcement professionals bring. The key is learning to communicate your experience in terms that resonate with hiring managers and align with their organizational needs.

The Heroes Academy is here to help you make that translation, guiding you step by step in showcasing your skills, building your professional brand, and positioning yourself for meaningful, mission-driven opportunities. With the right approach, the next chapter in your career can be just as impactful as your time in uniform... if not more.

Stay safe, Heroes!

Colin