Watch Commander Jobs in Virginia

A Watch Commander is a pivotal role in the law enforcement industry responsible for overseeing all operations within a policing unit during a specific shift. This position monitors the status of all officers and cases, ensures effective communication between departments, and maintains the safety and wellbeing of officers and the public. In addition to this, they are tasked with making crucial decisions during emergencies, evaluating the performance of officers, and providing guidance and support where necessary.

A Watch Commander should possess strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of law enforcement procedures, policies, and regulations. Certifications in areas such as Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement Administration, coupled with extensive on-the-job training, are highly desirable. Prior to becoming a Watch Commander, an individual may serve in roles such as a Patrol Officer, Police Sergeant, or Lieutenant, gaining the necessary experience and knowledge to effectively manage a team of law enforcement officers.

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Public Safety Supervisor

  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 days ago

Position Title Public Safety Supervisor Job Description Purpose & Scope: Patrols Virginia Hospital Center facilities and property to maintain order, protect personnel, and prevent fire, theft, vandalism...

Are you a collaborative servant leader and passionate about improving our watersheds, stormwater quality, and reducing flooding through the implementation of innovative and sustainable stormwater...

Watch Commander

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 17 days ago

Additional Considerations High School or equivalent along with progressively responsible corrections or law enforcement experience, part of which must have been at a supervisory level....

Shift Supervisor

  • Pennington Gap, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pennington Gap, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Shift Supervisor (Must be 18+ Years of Age) Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an immediate opportunity in the food & beverage industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic and...

Control Room Officer/ Shift Supervisor

  • Haymarket, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Haymarket, VA
  • 45+ days ago

The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations....

Kfc Shift Supervisor

  • Waynesboro, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Join the KFC Tasty Chick'n family and find a great career, because this is a place where great people work together in a great company. At Tasty Chick'n we realize the importance of every employee...

Division Director Facility Management Capital

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Division Director Facility Management - Capital Division? At HealthTrust,...

Division Director Facility Management Capital

  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Division Director Facility Management - Capital Division? At HealthTrust,...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Palmyra, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palmyra, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver...

Shift Supervisor

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 60+ days ago

As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Delivering a warm, friendly, and fast experience to every guest Being a...

Store Shift Supervisor

  • Stafford, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Shift Supervisor

  • Manassas, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Do you have the need for speed? Do you thrive in a fast paced, energetic work environment that focuses on serving our customers? If so, K1 Speed is the place for you. As the nation's indoor...

Shift Supervisor

  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Shift Supervisor Shift Supervisor Range: $16.87-$20.35 Our Restaurant Hourly Shift Supervisors not only have an appetite for bottomless fun & compassion for our crazy loyal guests, they manage day...

Nursing Division Shift Supervisor - Nights

  • Richmond, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 90+ days ago

The Nursing Division Shift Supervisor provides nursing division-level leadership and serves as a resource for operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial stewardship to...

KFC Shift Supervisor Kentucky Fried Chicken of Front Royal, Inc.

  • Front Royal, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Front Royal, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Description At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Watch Commander Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Watch Commanders in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
Master's Degree
20.2%
High School or GED
14.4%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.3%
Some College
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Watch Commanders in Virginia
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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