5. Private Detective or Investigator
Median annual salary: $49,472
As we mentioned before, police officers inherently possess keen observation skills and a knack for detecting foul play. This is one of the jobs for police officers in private sector. Both of these qualities will come handy if you choose to work as a private detective or investigator. You can expect to serve a wide variety of clients from individuals to big corporations. The bigger the number of cases you worked on, the greater the odds will be for you. This job is especially attractive to those who have worked as a detective in the force.