Commanding Officer Jobs

A Commanding Officer in the law enforcement industry oversees the operations of a law enforcement unit, ensuring all activities are in line with the department's policies and the law. They are responsible for managing the personnel under their command, making critical decisions in high-pressure situations, and coordinating with other departments or agencies as necessary. Duties may also include developing and implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, and conducting performance evaluations.

Key skills required for this role include leadership, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving abilities. They should be adept at handling high-stress situations, and have a deep understanding of law enforcement procedures and policies. They should also hold a Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or equivalent, and preferably, a degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. Prior to becoming a Commanding Officer, a person may have roles as a Patrol Officer, Sergeant, or Lieutenant within the law enforcement industry.

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Senior Superintendent Commercial Construction

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Senior Superintendent - Commercial Construction Full-Time | Field-Based | Virginia Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $135,000/year (DOE) Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for...

Traveling Senior Superintendent - MSG - Data Cente

  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 hour ago

Division:Critical Facilities-Data CentersProject Location(s):Charlotte, NC 28201 USAMinimum Years Experience:Travel Involved:Job Type:RegularJob Classification:ExperiencedEducation:Job Family:...

Senior Superintendent - Healthcare - J15069

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Supervision of the construction project resulting in successful project completion Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Able to perform all superintendent job responsibilities...

Senior Superintendent (homebuilding)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Our client a long term privately held real estate developer is seeking a dedicated and experienced Homebuilding Superintendent to oversee the daily operations of residential construction projects....

Deputy Commissioner Of Recreation

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 3 hours ago

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF RECREATION Exam Type Notice of Vacancy Department Parks and Recreation Job Category Administrative/Management Location Category Buffalo Location 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo...

Supervisor - Lieutenant Police Officer - West Hospital

  • Avon, IN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Avon, IN
  • 7 hours ago

Requires successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier II Police Training. Must undergo a psychological evaluation. Requires three (3) years of Law Enforcement experience....

Assistant Chief Estimator - Landscape Construction

  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Are you the Assistant Chief Estimator we're looking for? At Gothic Landscape, our mission is simple: deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting, authentic relationshipsnot only with...

Deputy Chief Information Officer

  • Rockville, MD
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 7 hours ago

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) performs complex professional and administrative work under the direction of, and in concert with, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), and acts for the...

Assistant Chief Building Official

  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 11 hours ago

A Wood County Application for Employment must be submitted to be considered for employment with Wood County. Resumes submitted without an Employment Application are not considered a complete...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title Assistant Chief Engineer Job Description Summary Responsible to assist the Chief Engineer with the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of mechanical operations,...

Deputy Chief

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

capacity and Law Enforcement Certifications proficient in the use of computers, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook....

Senior Superintendent - Datacenter

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Position: Sr. Superintendent - Datacenter Location: Atlanta Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals...

Major Of Corr Off

  • Palestine, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Palestine, TX
  • 1 day ago

Six years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include three years in the supervision of employees....

Senior Superintendent

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Summary Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our team in Richmond Virginia. This role helps provide overall leadership for on-site field administration,...

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How to Become a Police Officer in England and Wales
Currently, policing is unrepresentative of the society it represents. To correct that, its vital that underrepresented and disadvantaged groups can learn about policing and consider their options...
Commanding a Path
In this lecture students will implement a waypoint path following code for the tank NPC. Learn how to create interactive experiences with Unity Pro, the real-time 3D software and workflows...
A Guide to Commanding Color
Gain the ability to command color in your images! Join Mark Heaps as he teaches you the terminology, fundamentals, theory, and tools to adjust, edit, change, and tweak the colors in your photos....

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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Master's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Commanding Officers
None
36.7%
4-6 years
12.9%
2-4 years
11.1%
10+ years
9.7%
8-10 years
9.0%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
6.9%
Less than 1 year
4.9%


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