Private Sector Job Opportunities

Making the transition from law enforcement to the private sector can feel overwhelming, but one of the best ways to understand what is possible is to look at real opportunities that are currently out there. The roles in this article show just how many different directions officers can go depending on their background, interests, and career goals. Some of these positions are directly connected to investigations, security operations, crisis management, asset recovery, workplace violence prevention, financial crime, compliance, and event security, while others offer a pathway into broader corporate risk and business support roles.

What I like about this group of jobs is that they show there is no single “right” path after law enforcement. A detective may be drawn to financial crime investigations or asset recovery. A patrol supervisor or command-level leader may be interested in corporate security, crisis management, or workplace violence prevention. Someone with strong report writing, policy, research, or project management experience may find opportunities in risk and compliance. The key is learning how to translate your law enforcement experience into the language private-sector employers actually understand.

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1. Job Title: Director, Asset Recovery & Law Enforcement Relations Company: CalAmp Location: Austin, TX Workplace: On-site

CalAmp is hiring a Director of Asset Recovery & Law Enforcement Relations to lead recovery efforts involving stolen vehicles, cargo, trailers, heavy equipment, and other connected assets equipped with CalAmp devices. This role works directly with law enforcement agencies across jurisdictions, supports active recovery incidents, helps escalate complex cases, and builds long-term relationships with local, state, and federal partners. It also involves training agencies, advising internal teams, supporting customer escalations, analyzing recovery trends, and improving CalAmp’s overall asset recovery strategy.

This could be a strong fit for experienced law enforcement professionals, especially those with backgrounds in investigations, auto theft, cargo theft, commercial vehicle theft, organized theft, multi-jurisdictional cases, or agency relationship-building. The role directly values law enforcement credibility, investigative judgment, communication under pressure, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders during time-sensitive incidents. For officers looking to move into the private sector while still using their investigative experience and law enforcement network, this is a very relevant opportunity.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4427752556

2. Job Title: Workplace Violence Prevention Program Manager Company: FedEx Location: Remote — must reside within 50 miles of a FedEx Freight location in the continental U.S. Pay Range: $74,814–$141,847 per year

FedEx Freight is hiring a Workplace Violence Prevention Program Manager to support complex and sensitive security efforts focused on employee safety, behavioral threat assessment, incident response, and workplace violence prevention. This role involves conducting threat assessments, developing mitigation plans, managing workplace violence trends and reporting, creating training programs, and working closely with HR, Legal, Safety, Security, and business leadership. The position also requires strong judgment in high-stress situations, the ability to de-escalate volatile issues, and experience writing detailed investigative reports with risk mitigation strategies.

This could be a strong fit for law enforcement professionals with experience in threat assessment, investigations, crisis response, de-escalation, behavioral concerns, force protection, or critical incident management. Officers who have handled sensitive calls, workplace disputes, domestic violence concerns, mental health-related incidents, or violence prevention efforts may find that their skills translate well into this type of corporate security role. For those looking to move into the private sector while continuing to protect people, assess risk, and support safety across a large organization, this is a very relevant opportunity.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4427707786

3. Job Title: Analyst – Security Operations Company: Verizon Location: Ashburn, VA Workplace: On-site

Verizon is hiring an Analyst – Security Operations to support the Civil Compliance Team within the Verizon Security Assistance Team, which falls under Corporate Security. This role is responsible for validating, processing, documenting, and responding to subpoenas, court orders, legal demands, and requests from law enforcement, attorneys, prosecutors, and other legal personnel. The position also involves retrieving and analyzing company records, safeguarding sensitive customer information, supporting internal investigations, serving as a liaison between Verizon and the law enforcement community, and potentially appearing in court as a custodian of business records.

This could be a strong fit for law enforcement professionals who have experience with subpoenas, search warrants, court orders, investigative documentation, records requests, legal compliance, or working directly with prosecutors and attorneys. Officers, detectives, crime analysts, records personnel, and military professionals who are comfortable handling confidential information, managing deadlines, interpreting legal requests, and communicating professionally with multiple stakeholders may find this role especially relevant. For those looking to transition into corporate security, legal compliance, or investigations support, this is a strong opportunity to use law enforcement knowledge in a private-sector environment.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4426391455

4. Job Title: Global Event Security Manager Company: Anduril Industries Location: Washington, DC Workplace: On-site Salary Range: $129,000–$171,000

Anduril Industries is hiring a Global Event Security Manager to build and lead the company’s event security function across confidential internal meetings, high-profile defense events, and major international trade shows. This role is responsible for developing event security strategy, conducting threat and risk assessments, creating emergency response plans, managing access control and credentialing, coordinating with executive protection, counterintelligence, threat intelligence, physical security, and events teams, and ensuring sensitive equipment and information are protected. The position also includes vendor management, post-event reporting, compliance with ITAR/EAR and CUI handling requirements, and frequent domestic and international travel.

This could be a strong fit for law enforcement, military, or federal security professionals with experience in event security, dignitary protection, risk assessments, crisis management, executive protection coordination, intelligence, or high-threat operational planning. Officers who have planned security for major events, coordinated with multiple agencies, managed access control, protected sensitive sites or personnel, or worked in tactical, intelligence, or protective assignments may find this role especially relevant. For those looking to move into corporate security within the defense technology space, this is a strong opportunity to apply public safety, operational planning, and protective security experience in a high-impact private-sector role.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4417408099

5. Job Title: Associate Director, Security and Crisis Management Company: Boehringer Ingelheim Location: Johns Creek, GA Workplace: On-site

Boehringer Ingelheim is hiring an Associate Director of Security and Crisis Management to lead local security operations, crisis management, asset protection, investigations, access control, technical security systems, workplace violence prevention, business continuity support, and site-level security programs. This role is responsible for implementing regional security standards, managing incident response and crisis management readiness, overseeing contract security providers, supporting risk assessments and audits, and working closely with HR, Legal, IT, Supply Chain, site leadership, and external agencies. The position also includes managing security investigations, developing awareness programs, supporting supply chain security, preparing for activist or protest-related risks, and ensuring the organization is ready to respond effectively during security-related events.

This could be a strong fit for experienced law enforcement professionals with backgrounds in security management, investigations, crisis response, workplace violence prevention, physical security, emergency planning, executive protection, or multi-stakeholder incident coordination. Officers and command-level leaders who have managed critical incidents, supervised personnel, worked with outside agencies, conducted interviews and investigations, or built operational response plans may find this role especially relevant. For those looking to move into corporate security leadership, this is a strong opportunity to apply law enforcement experience in a global company with complex security, crisis management, and business continuity needs.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4416919455

6. Job Title: Director of Security Technology Company: LA Clippers Location: Inglewood, CA Workplace: On-site

The LA Clippers are hiring a Director of Security Technology to lead security technology, access control, and 24/7 building security operations for Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. This role oversees critical systems such as CCTV, access control, incident management platforms, radio communications, visitor management, key control, screening equipment, and command center operations. The position also includes managing security personnel, developing emergency operating plans, leading incident investigations, coordinating tabletop exercises, working with public safety partners, managing security budgets, and supporting high-profile concerts, NBA games, and major venue operations.

This could be a strong fit for law enforcement professionals with experience in physical security, command center operations, event security, emergency planning, investigations, technology-driven security programs, or public safety coordination. Officers and supervisors who have worked major events, managed emergency response, coordinated with police/fire/federal partners, or led teams in fast-paced environments may find this role especially relevant. For those looking to transition into sports and entertainment security leadership, this is a strong opportunity to apply law enforcement experience while working with advanced security technology in a major venue environment.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4411421608

7. Job Title: Financial Crime Risk Investigator II - OneTouch Company: TD Location: Mount Laurel, NJ Workplace: On-site / primarily offsite model, but must live within 50 miles of a TD location Pay Range: $29.75–$47.75 per hour

TD is hiring a Financial Crime Risk Investigator II to conduct moderate-complexity investigations involving AML, sanctions, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, financial crime, subpoenas, criminal court orders, and suspicious activity. This role involves collecting and analyzing case file information, identifying patterns and anomalies, reviewing account activity, assisting with law enforcement-related investigations, and helping determine when matters may require account freezes, demarketing, or escalation. The position also includes investigative writing, stakeholder reporting, data analysis, and supporting compliance with AML regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act, and Suspicious Activity Report requirements.

This could be a strong fit for law enforcement professionals with experience in financial crimes, fraud investigations, narcotics investigations, organized crime, intelligence, subpoenas, case documentation, or working with prosecutors and financial institutions. Officers and investigators who are used to following money trails, analyzing records, preparing reports, identifying suspicious behavior, and coordinating with outside agencies may find this role especially relevant. For those looking to transition into banking, AML, fraud, or financial crime investigations, this is a strong opportunity to apply law enforcement investigative skills in a growing private-sector career path.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4406146716

8. Job Title: Risk & Compliance Program Analyst Company: Valley Bank Location: Morristown, NJ Workplace: On-site

Valley Bank is hiring a Risk & Compliance Program Analyst to support projects, reporting, process improvement, regulatory research, committee meetings, and risk and compliance program management across the organization. This role involves analyzing processes, identifying potential risks, preparing reports and presentation materials, tracking regulatory issues, maintaining documentation, developing metrics and KPIs, and supporting training related to risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements. The position also requires strong organization, communication, research, data analysis, and stakeholder management skills.

This could be a good fit for law enforcement professionals who are interested in moving into banking, compliance, risk management, or regulatory operations. Officers who have experience writing reports, managing documentation, identifying risks, conducting research, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, preparing briefings, or supporting policy and process improvements may find many of their skills translate well. For those looking for a less traditional law enforcement transition role, this could be a strong entry point into the risk and compliance side of financial services.

See job here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4427620465