Commanding Officer Jobs in California

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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Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 hours ago

The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for maintaining all broadcast technology and equipment at the...

Executive Assistant-Chief Business Officer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and...

Labor Relations Deputy Chief

  • CA
  • 4 days ago
  • CA
  • 4 days ago

San Bernardino County Labor Relations Office seeks an experienced labor relations professional with advance level experience in Labor Negotiations and Labor Relations to take on a key leadership...

Senior Superintendent

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for promoting and ensuring site safety, and extensive knowledge and management of the day-to-day field operations for their assigned project(s) including...

Labor Relations Deputy Chief

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 5 days ago

San Bernardino County Labor Relations Office seeks an experienced labor relations professional with advance level experience in Labor Negotiations and Labor Relations to take on a key leadership...

and Duties Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more...

Assistant Chief - Community Risk Reduction

  • El Dorado, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Dorado, CA
  • 5 days ago

and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Deputy Chief Tim Richter by phone at ... or by email at .... This position is located in Camino, CA. You will find...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago

Job Title Assistant Chief Engineer Job Description Summary Job Summary Responsible to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems...

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

  • Parker Dam, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Parker Dam, CA
  • 6 days ago

Lifepoint Health is currently seeking an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for Havasu Regional Medical Center located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. We are looking for Nurse Leaders eager to...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

Large, well established, multi facility bread/bakery (preferably, bread, soft roll bakery experience) experienced Chief Engineer. Offering nice salary and benefits.

Deputy Chief Counsel

  • Fresno, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary For questions regarding the job posting or application, please call Human Resources at .... NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT FUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment...

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

  • CA
  • 7 days ago
  • CA
  • 7 days ago

and Duties Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Inspector General, the incumbent directly oversees and manages the Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) Staff Misconduct...

Chief Deputy Assessor Administration

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 7 days ago

THE JOB: The Chief Deputy Assessor Administration is a senior leadership position in the Assessors Office and plays a vital role in directing and coordinating the administrative functions that...

Ballistic Missile Defense Commander

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 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...

Union Assistant Chief Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 9 days ago

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in overseeing day-to-day operations of the engineering and maintenance department at ABM. This role ensures the safe and efficient...

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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.1%
Master's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
15.2%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
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 in California
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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