Commanding Officer Jobs in Piedmont, CA

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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Chief Deputy County Counsel (Hybrid)

  • Marin County, California
  • San Rafael, CA (19 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (19 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Chief Deputy County Counsel...

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Chief Deputy County Counsel

  • County of Marin
  • San Rafael, CA (19 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (19 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 4 days ago

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people I work for the County of Marin. Discover...

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Chief Infrastructure Officer & Deputy Chief Infrastructure Officer

  • San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 8 days ago

TWO OPENINGS! San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency San Francisco, CA Chief Infrastructure Officer Annual Salary: $223,860 - $330,720 DOE/DOQ Deputy Chief Infrastructure Officer Annual...

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Deputy Chief Development Officer

  • Environmental Defense Fund
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 10 days ago

LocationHybrid from New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, or San FranciscoDuration This is a regular full-time position with full benefits.Application Instructions Please include a cover letter with...

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Support Services Commander

  • City of Piedmont
  • Piedmont, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Piedmont, CA
  • 14 days ago

The ideal candidate brings strong operational and technical expertise in public safety support services, including CAD/RMS systems, law enforcement technology platforms, and social media communications...

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Fleet Commander (RPIC)

  • ZipLine
  • South San Francisco, CA (15 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (15 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

About Zipline Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods...

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Incident Commander

  • Surefox
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Piedmont, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

enforcement related experience preferred Report writing experience preferred Compensation Starting pay $32.50 After 91-180 Days $33.78 181 Days - 364 $35 1 + year $36 If you share our values and are...

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Demographic Data for Piedmont, CA

Moving to Piedmont, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Piedmont, CA below.


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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in Piedmont, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in Piedmont, CA 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 in Piedmont, CA
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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