I’m Terry Owens. I spent over two decades in law enforcement, including time as a sergeant, detective, and FTO before moving into corporate security leadership. When I made the jump, I learned the hard way that my experience didn’t translate on its own. I had to learn how to explain it. That’s why this community exists. Whether you’re five years from retirement or five weeks, this is the place to get your resume, LinkedIn and interview skills ready, and to talk with people who understand the move. Introduce yourself in the comments: 1. Agency or branch and how long you’ve served 2. Where you are in your transition (just thinking about it, actively applying, or already out) 3. What kind of role you’re aiming for 4. Your biggest question about making the move I’ll reply to every introduction. Glad you’re here.

The most common question in an interview is also the most failed. Start practicing telling people about yourself without using these topics. How can you solve their problem?