Commanding Officer Jobs in Georgia

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

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description Summary 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...

Senior Superintendent - UIC Sanatu

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 17 hours 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...

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (Eastman Campus)

  • Albany, GA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Albany, GA
  • 21 hours ago

Job ID 282519 Location MGA Eastman Campus Department Fixed Wing Business Unit Middle GA State University Posted Date 03/11/2025

Residential Senior Superintendent

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 1 day ago

Senior Superintendent - Production Home Builder Exciting Opportunity: Join our dynamic team as a Senior Superintendent with a leading production home builder. Leadership Role: Drive success by...

Traveling - Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 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...

IT Service Management- Incident Commander I

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and...

Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 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...

Senior Superintendent - Datacenter

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 14 days ago

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

Assistant Chief Engineer - Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 days ago

Our guests' safety and comfort always come first. Which is why we're seeking out a master multi-tasker with the repair skills needed to keep our hotels looking and feeling their very best. Our new...

Deputy Chief Officer (Human Resources-Class

  • Valdosta, GA
  • 17 days ago
  • Valdosta, GA
  • 17 days ago

Valdosta State University Deputy Chief Officer (Human Resources-Class in Valdosta , Georgia : : : : [] Responsibilities Typical Allocation of Duties Project Oversight - 20% Assume major...

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

  • Decatur, GA
  • 20 days ago
  • Decatur, GA
  • 20 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...

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

  • Statesboro, GA
  • 21 days ago
  • Statesboro, GA
  • 21 days ago

East Georgia Regional Medical Center provides generations of families in the Statesboro area and surrounding communities with quality care, close to home. We are dedicated to delivering...

Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 24 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 24 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
  • 27 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 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
  • 29 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 29 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 Georgia

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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in Georgia

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.9%
Master's Degree
21.1%
High School or GED
15.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.5%
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 Georgia
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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