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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Healthcare Assistant Chief Engineer

  • *US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We...

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Assistant Chief Caseworker BHDS

  • Lancaster County
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Compensation Range: $52,065.00 - $78,117.00 Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts...

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Senior Incident Commander 101348

  • Autodesk
  • 7 hours ago
  • 7 hours ago

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98537 Position Overview : Want to help make a better world? As Incident Commander and Analyst at Autodesk you can do just that. How is this possible? You will shape the...

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Assistant Chief Deputy

  • VAL VERDE - COUNTY OF
  • Del Rio, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Del Rio, TX
  • 15 hours ago

$37k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Texas $39k - $63k Per Year Assistant Chief Deputy VAL VERDE - COUNTY OF Occupation: Judicial Law Clerks Location: Del Rio, TX - 78840...

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Commander

  • Broadview Police Department
  • Broadview, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Broadview, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Certifications: Certified as a full-time Illinois Law Enforcement Officer....

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Deputy Chief Clerk I, 4616

  • New York State Unified Court System
  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago

UCS-23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 4616 POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY CHIEF CLERK I JG: 20 LOCATION: 4th JUDICIAL DISTRICT...

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EMS Deputy Chief of Administration

  • Ada County
  • Boise, ID
  • 16 hours ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 16 hours ago

at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description EMS Deputy Chief of Administration EMS Salary $154,238.00 Annually Location Ada County Paramedics, 370 N. Benjamin Ln., Boise, ID Job...

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Full-Time Assistant Chief Engineer (AM Shift)

  • The Facilities Group
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Who We Are CSI International Inc, founded in 1989, provides integrated building services to clients in real estate, property management, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, higher education,...

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Specialist - Incident Commander

  • StoneX Group Inc.
  • IN
  • 19 hours ago
  • IN
  • 19 hours ago

Overview Incident Response Commander This role is accountable for the effectiveness, consistency, and continuous improvement of the Incident Management process, ensuring incidents are managed...

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Assistant Chief Engineer

  • CBRE
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 22 hours ago

About the Role: Step into a high-impact leadership role at CBRE as the Assistant Chief Building Engineer in Bellevue, WA. In this day-shift position supporting a premier Class A office property in...

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Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Metropolitan Airports Commission
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 23 hours ago

The Assistant Chief Engineer works under the general direction of the Chief Engineer and is jointly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Management Center (EMC) / central...

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Air Commander (Pilot/Navigator)

  • Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
  • Beale AFB, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Beale AFB, CA
  • 23 hours ago

ick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also...

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Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff

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

Our client is seeking a highly driven, versatile Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to support the CEO of a fastgrowing digital asset investment firm. This is a hybrid EA/Chief of Staff role...

Hybrid

Corrections Major - Investigations

  • State of Louisiana
  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 1 day ago

Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer....

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Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics

  • U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command
  • Fort Bragg, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Bragg, NC
  • 1 day ago

Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We...

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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
35.1%
Master's Degree
22.2%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
13.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
0.7%

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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