Translating Security Forces experience to the private sector

SrA Zachary Bolling — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:55:26 -0500

I got out of the Air Force in 2008 and I was happy then that I got out because I deployed every year and it looked like I would continue to deploy every year until death. Now I wish I would've stayed in and kept moving up. I was a good troop that was low drag. I could've been an E-6 by now and had good job security. The only bad thing is that being in Security Forces I had no training that translated into the civilian world. Even Law enforcement did not take my experience as valuable. I got overlooked time and time again for someone that had a college degree with absolutely ZERO experience. The good thing is I learned how to adapt and overcome very well and now I am a good salesman for a staffing agency in South Georgia. Any one else have a story that has BAD and GOOD?

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 17 at 2014 7:22 PM

SFC James Baber — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:22:06 -0500

That must be a standard from local and state LE agencies as I have had many friends from Army, USMC, and AF that have had similar issues, all in the LE field.

Sorry for your problems initially, but it sounds as if you have bounced back to be successful though.

Response by SrA Ashley Wise Sutton made Jun 4 at 2015 5:17 AM

SrA Ashley Wise Sutton — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 05:17:23 -0400

I've had the same issue