Need a new career/ Job any ideas Help!

[Marshal Tom]

Hi, I have been a LEO for all of my life. I quit my job as Chief of Police in the small town whre I live in Sept. 07. Much stress from taking the job too seriously and much politics. I am still a reserve officer with the dept
to keep up my certifications. We really do not want to move from the area but there just isn't much around here.

I sold my lovely Harley and several of my guns off when I quit but we have been going through the money at $1000 per month or more and now it is all gone. I still have no job. I have worked part time, helping friends and so forth.

Does anyone have any thoughts for a business that would work in this econemy? It is sad that I put my life on the line for 37+ years and don't even have a decent retirement.

Anyone doing something interesting like a good home based business or a franchize type thing that is worth pursueing? I will soon be in deep S---T if I don't find someting. I have never been unimployed in my life before. I have never left a job unless I had one to go to. I have had a take home car since 1980 and benefits. Now it is all gone. Long story but I am looking for any suggestions.
Are there any LEO's out there with a suggestion of something that they have found to get into?

Tom

 

[Folterung]

I don't know the job market/economy where you live, but where I am private security companies are always hiring consultants and instructors.

You can also look at private military contractors, Triple Canopy, Dyncorp, etc. Not all of them kick down doors for a living, many are instructors that go around the country to various police departments and agencies.

Hope all works out well for you...

 

[straightshooter1]

You might consider teaching at a Law Enforcement Academy, at least part time.

I find it interesting and I get to keep up with what is going on (dramas included) with the guys and gals I worked with for so long.

And, at least here, the pay is okay.

Your formal education may be important.

A gunshop, small to begin with, but with a goal to be the mega-Smith dealer in Colorado might work, too. But keep an eye on the congress and the POTUS.

Teaching CCW classes is another of my part time pastimes, too. The pay is good, there is no lack of students, but you have to be careful not to get shot.

Look at your hobbies and see if there's any market for them.

Good luck,

Bob

 

[Double-O-Dave]

Marshal Tom,

Firstly, thank you for your law enforcement service. Secondly, here are my thoughts on your questions: I had a great boss that was a retired State Trooper. He then joined the Federal government (where he hired me) and served enough years to earn a second pension. He retired and found himself bored, so he now has a number of part-time jobs such as transporting cars for rental car companies, and serving summons. This keeps him busy and happy. You might want to check out Federal jobs at this website:

http://www.usajobs.gov/

Best of luck to you.

Regards,

Dave

 

[GatorFarmer]

You could look into getting a PI lisc somewhere - people always need investigations done. There's also always jobs in private security of various sorts - body guards, consultants, glorified baby sitters, what have you.

Or you could sell stuff - survival gear, guns, gear, body armor...

 

[44forever]

It's tough to make suggestions without knowing your background but recent changes in Federal law have created openings in many companies and government levels for "compliance officers", usually needing a combination of administrative and security skills. The jobs usually involve insuring Federal standards are being met with reguard to physical and technical security measures and reporting requirements for confidential information transmission and storage. The pay is usually pretty good and the hours are regular. Check with local companies, hospitals, state and local governments. Some positions might entail some travel.

 

[Farmer17]

Jobs are hard to find right now and it may stay that way for a bit longer. I would apply at LE agencies even if you don't want to do that, because that is where your experience is and are most likely to get a decent paying job. Now is not a good time to be looking for a job so just get anything you can, then you can continue to look for something better. With all your training and experience it should be fairly easy to get something before you hit bottom.

 

[mississippi revolverman]

My first thought is a Teacher at a Junior college with a LEO degree program. I remember my Freshman at a JC I loved the extra LEO night course I took taught by and Ex Cop. Also the class was usually half full of active LEO attempting to get a better degree.

Hope you the best what ever you find

 

[ingmansinc]

If you were to start a interior/exterior house painting business you could expect to earn much more than you have been living on with little or no expense, liability, or legal paperwork. Repeat customers are rental properties, ie: apartments, condos, and townhouses. It could also develop into handyman work which is almost recession proof. It will require that you do some homework. There is more to painting than bristles face out. Good luck, I wish you the best in whatever you pursue.