Left the Military? Consider These Jobs Next

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Military-Chispa MagazineIf you have served in the Army, Navy or Border Security for a number of years, you are likely to have some skills that are transferable to other public or private sector jobs. The options can be confusing, and you want to benefit from a career development plan, great job security, and recognition. Find some of the best jobs for people with a military career behind them.

Health and Safety Officer
If you have served in the military, you will have developed a great awareness of danger and risk. This will make you a good health and safety officer within government organizations or the private sector. You will be disciplined, organized, and well presented. You can follow orders, and make others understand the rules. For this role, you will need to take a risk management course, as well as industry-specific training. You can earn a good salary, and carry on protecting lives.

Public Safety
If you would like to start a new career in public safety, you will benefit from the military background in many ways. You will have a sense of responsibility and duty to protect. If you would like to start in a managerial position, you can enrol on an online masters in public safety program, and learn more about intelligence gathering, disaster prevention, and recovery. It is a rewarding career, and a  public safety officer can earn up to $40,000 at an entry level.

Criminal Investigation
If you become a criminal investigator for the government, you will be trained by the agency, and work with some of the best people of the US intelligence community. Whether you have a business degree or a leadership training, you can start in a supervisory position, and progress your career quickly. You will need to specialize in different aspects of the investigation. If you have advanced computer skills, you can investigate fraud or money laundering activity online. Learning an additional language can also boost your chances for a promotion.  

Private Security
If you have experience handling dangerous situations and managing risks, you can break into the private security market easily. Employers abroad and in the US are looking for people who are disciplined, trained by the military, and can understand the aspects of personal safety. There are some high profile private security agencies that might want to hire you for protecting important persons, and give you a good paycheck, as well as paying for all your travel costs.

Government Personal Protection
Government agencies often advertise guard jobs online, as well as through their own offices. You will be considered for this position, if you have good people skills, and can manage your own time. You will already have security clearance, and all your details and records will be held by the government, so you have a good chance of securing a job.

Many vets believe that no job can compete with the life in the military. While you will miss the solidarity of your friends supporting you in your team, you can benefit from the valuable skills you learned during your years serving the country.

Photo by Michael Browning

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Milo Senalle

Milo Senalle

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.

Milo Senalle

As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.