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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Job description Northstar Construction Services is now hiring an experienced Senior Traveling Superintendent. Must have 5+ years commercial construction experience and multiple years of experience...

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Surface Warfare Commander's Course Trainer

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 23 days ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Training Job...

Ballistic Missile Defense Commander

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Business...

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

  • Pensacola, FL
  • moments ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • moments ago

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) plays an integral role in supporting the Chief Nursing Officer in overseeing the nursing staff and ensuring that the highest standards of patient care...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Title Assistant Chief Engineer Job Description Summary Responsible to ensure the proper efficient operations and maintenance of the mechanical electrical and plumbing systems for the assigned...

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 1 hour ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180...

Police Commander

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 5 hours ago

Certified as a law enforcement officer by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board within one year of appointment. Valid drivers license and excellent driving record....

Physician (Deputy Chief of Staff)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 hours ago

The primary focus of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) is leadership, management and oversight of the Primary Care and Behavioral Health service lines. Additionally, the DCOS works closely with the...

Deputy Chief

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Chelan County Fire District 5 is seeking a Deputy Chief for this quaint community of 4,888 located along the scenic north shore of Lake Chelan, a popular vacation destination three hours east of...

Summary Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Assistant Chief contributes to the oversight of all supervision - administrative management and direction of the Sterile...

Deputy Chief Accountant

  • Toledo, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Toledo, OH
  • 9 hours ago

The Deputy Chief Accountant serves the Lucas County Auditor's Office as an unclassified, at-will position and reports directly to the Chief Accountant. The Deputy Chief Accountant assists the...

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (RN) Denver LTACH

  • Denver, CO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Are you a dedicated Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your lifestyle? Look no further than PAM Health, where we are proud to offer...

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

  • Denver, CO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 10 hours ago

Search by title, specialty, keyword, MOS or job number search Search by city and state, state, or zip code room Job ID : 3242193 This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate : $134825.60 -...

Assistant Chief - Fire Operations

  • Portage, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 10 hours ago

. • Develops work assignments, coordinates activities, commands the overall activity of the assigned function(s), reviews the work of personnel for proper and applicable law enforcement/firefighting...

Assistant Chief Engineer Hilton BWI Baltimore Airport

  • Linthicum Heights, MD
  • 13 hours ago
  • Linthicum Heights, MD
  • 13 hours ago

What You'll Do: We want you to look after this hotel as if it were your home. You'll make sure broken things get fixed, and more importantly, you'll create a detailed program to ensure they don't...

Commanding Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
34.0%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
15.1%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Some College
2.8%
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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