Commanding Officer Jobs in Decatur, GA

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 - Datacenter

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 4 days 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...

Traveling Senior Superintendent - MSG - Data Centers

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers Project Location(s): Charlotte, NC 28201 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job...

Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description Senior superintendents are expected to have a minimum of 10 years experience; preferably within DPR's core markets of Advanced Technology / Data Centers, Healthcare, Life Sciences,...

Senior Superintendent- Healthcare

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description Senior superintendents are expected to have a minimum of 10 years experience; preferably within healthcare construction. Superintendents work closely with all members of the...

Senior Superintendent - Advanced Tech / Data Center

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description Senior Superintendent - Advanced Technology The senior superintendent is expected to have a minimum of 10 years experience; preferably in the advanced technology and data center...

Senior Superintendent- Education

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools,...

Traveling Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 21 days ago

Are you looking for a more personable, family-oriented company to work for, with growth opportunities? We have a Senior Superintendent opportunity for you. Gpac has partnered with a general...

Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 26 days ago

Who We Are When you join Lithko Contracting, you're building your career alongside leaders in concrete construction. We apply your expertise across a range of industries, from industrial and...

Senior Superintendent

  • Alpharetta, GA (24 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (24 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Senior Superintendent working for Taylor Morrison you will provide leadership in your assigned community and are responsible for managing the homebuilding process for assigned homes to ensure...

Senior Superintendent - UIC Sanatu

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Senior Superintendent - UIC Sanatu in Atlanta , Georgia Overview Company Overview Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village...

Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies...

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

  • Decatur, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Decatur, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Salary Range: $220,000+ depending on education and experience This position is non-merit and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. DeKalb County, Georgia 764,382 residents calling it...

Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Senior Superintendent in the Clark Water Group oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is in compliance with contract documents...

Senior Superintendent - Bridges & Highways

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie, a leading General Contractor in the Southeast, is searching for experienced, traveling Superintendents to join our growing heavy civil teams to run large...

Senior Superintendent - Industrial and Manufacturing

  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (5 miles from Decatur, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie, a leading General Contractor in the Southeast, is searching for experienced, traveling Superintendents to join our growing industrial and manufacturing team....

Demographic Data for Decatur, GA

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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in Decatur, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in Decatur, GA 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 in Decatur, GA
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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