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Has anyone made the swap from police officer to Loss Prevention or another private sector job? What kind of job did you take? I've been a police officer for a few years, and I am tired of working out in the heat and dealing with the same idiots all the time. I worked in Loss Prevention for several years, and my old office setting has looked pretty appealing lately. I do have a bachelors degree.
I think the main thing I would miss is having actual arrest powers instead of summoning the police and being able to take my gun everywhere (including where no gun signs are displayed). I am currently looking for District Loss Prevention or investigative positions (check fraud, auditing, cash loss, etc). There's also more money in the private sector. Will I regret making the swap?

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Thanks , Mcsap-moderator.

There's not more money in the private sector around here. A few guys I worked with who were in fraud went to work for banks and they made less money and worked longer hours. I know loss prevention people make a lot less than we do.

Thanks for the heads up.

I just wanted to post this thread and move on. I'm not going to stick around with this username. I guess go ahead and ban it if you have to.

Ask and you shall receive.

I just wanted to post this thread and move on. I'm not going to stick around with this username. I guess go ahead and ban it if you have to.

Not a very professional way to respond to folks, but the choice was yours.

Pride instead of resolving a minor issue.