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Best Jobs For Former Security Officers [2026]

By Chris Kolmar
Jul. 13, 2022
Last Modified and Fact Checked on: Feb. 1, 2026

Top Career Options for Former Security Officers in 2026

In 2026, the landscape for security officers has evolved significantly. Many professionals in this field are reconsidering their career paths, leading to a notable decline in applications for security positions, despite a steady number of graduates from relevant educational programs. This shift raises an important question:

What career paths are available for those transitioning out of security roles?

To explore this, we analyzed the resumes of former security officers to identify the most common jobs they moved into after leaving the field. We compiled data from thousands of resumes, focusing on the top 100 job transitions.

While all the results are insightful, we will highlight some particularly noteworthy options below.

Best Career Opportunities for Former Security Officers

  1. Site Supervisor

  2. Shift Supervisor

  3. Emergency Medical Technician

  4. Deputy Sheriff

  5. Dispatcher

  6. Assets Protection Specialist

  7. Loss Prevention Agent

  8. Package Handler

  9. Mail Clerk

  10. Sergeant

These positions vary in appeal and responsibilities, but they certainly present intriguing opportunities for former security personnel.

The complete list of potential jobs is featured below.

Ranking of Common Career Paths for Former Security Officers

Rank Job Title %
1 Customer Service Representative 2.16%
2 Police Officer 1.44%
3 Security Guard 1.39%
4 Sales Associate 1.27%
5 Security Supervisor 1.25%
6 Correction Officer 1.18%
7 Cashier 0.98%
8 Driver 0.94%
9 Supervisor 0.7%
10 Assistant Manager 0.63%
11 Administrative Assistant 0.61%
12 Technician 0.6%
13 Machine Operator 0.58%
14 Officer 0.56%
15 Security Specialist 0.55%
16 Truck Driver 0.54%
17 Warehouse Associate 0.54%
18 Security 0.53%
19 Material Handler 0.52%
20 Manager 0.48%
21 Sales Representative 0.47%
22 Internship 0.46%
23 Forklift Operator 0.45%
24 Delivery Driver 0.43%
25 Site Supervisor 0.43%
26 Shift Supervisor 0.41%
27 Substitute Teacher 0.41%
28 Public Safety Officer 0.38%
29 Emergency Medical Technician 0.37%
30 Maintenance Technician 0.36%
31 Associate 0.36%
32 Deputy Sheriff 0.35%
33 Transportation Security Officer 0.34%
34 Home Health Aid 0.34%
35 Dispatcher 0.34%
36 Account Manager 0.33%
37 Operations Manager 0.33%
38 Server 0.33%
39 Certified Nursing Assistant 0.32%
40 Team Leader 0.32%
41 Specialist 0.31%
42 Patrol Officer 0.31%
43 Lead Security Officer 0.3%
44 Warehouse Worker 0.29%
45 Security Manager 0.29%
46 Loss Prevention Officer 0.28%
47 Detention Officer 0.28%
48 Custom Protection Officer 0.27%
49 Store Manager 0.27%
50 Owner 0.26%
51 Assets Protection Specialist 0.26%
52 Customer Service Trainer 0.25%
53 Service Technician 0.25%
54 Volunteer 0.25%
55 Office Assistant 0.24%
56 Customer Service Associate 0.24%
57 Receptionist 0.23%
58 Loss Prevention Agent 0.23%
59 Pharmacist Technician 0.23%
60 Package Handler 0.23%
61 Mail Clerk 0.22%
62 Clerk 0.21%
63 Sergeant 0.21%
64 Protective Officer 0.19%
65 Motor Transport Operator 0.19%
66 Merchandiser 0.18%
67 Agent 0.18%
68 Protection Security Officer 0.18%
69 Crew Member 0.18%
70 Case Manager 0.18%
71 Teacher 0.18%
72 Security Site Supervisor 0.18%
73 Owner/operator 0.17%
74 Office Manager 0.17%
75 Production Worker 0.17%
76 Sales Consultant 0.17%
77 Assembler 0.17%
78 Shift Manager 0.17%
79 Call Center Representative 0.16%
80 Investigator 0.16%
81 Operator 0.16%
82 Manufacturing Team Member 0.16%
83 Technical Support Specialist 0.15%
84 General Manager 0.15%
85 Unarmed Security Officer 0.15%
86 Courier 0.15%
87 Service Representative 0.15%
88 Cleaner 0.15%
89 Bouncer 0.15%
90 Program Manager 0.15%
91 Security Agent 0.15%
92 Custodian 0.14%
93 Cook 0.14%
94 Direct Support Professional 0.14%
95 Loss Prevention Associate 0.14%
96 Security Director 0.14%
97 Project Manager 0.14%
98 Asset Protection Associate 0.14%
99 Medical Assistant 0.14%
100 Field Service Technician 0.14%

Most Common Careers for Former Security Officers

  1. Customer Service Representative

  2. Police Officer

  3. Security Guard

  4. Sales Associate

  5. Security Supervisor

  6. Correction Officer

  7. Cashier

  8. Driver

  9. Supervisor

  10. Assistant Manager

These roles not only leverage the skills acquired as a security officer but also serve as valuable stepping stones towards other career aspirations.

Methodology for Identifying Top Career Paths for Former Security Officers

Our analysis utilized resume data from over 7 million submissions, focusing on those that included security officer in their work history. We then identified the subsequent careers they pursued, ranking them based on frequency of occurrence.

To highlight intriguing job options, we filtered the ranked list for positions that:

  • Appeared in less than 1% of new job listings
  • Were not part of the 100 most common roles identified in our database

As the job market continues to shift, former security officers have a variety of opportunities to explore. By leveraging their skills and experiences, they can successfully navigate new career paths in 2026 and beyond.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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