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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Technical Duty Officer / Incident Commander (Sre)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Our PurposeAt Xero, we're here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors...

Assistant Chief

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Deputy Chief Matthew Brown by phone at ... or by email at .... This position is located at Valley...

Senior Superintendent

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago

Location: Long Beach, CA???? Project Value: $60-70M We're seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on a high-profile, multi-building aquatic facility with beachfront logistics and...

Assistant Chief Inspector - A&P

  • Thermal, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Thermal, CA
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Chief Inspector Job Description The primary responsibility of the Assistant Chief Inspector is to coordinate, accomplish, and execute all inspection and quality functions both on and off...

Executive Assistant-Chief Business Officer (Temporary)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 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...

Senior Superintendent

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 3 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...

Senior Superintendent

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Become Part of Our Team As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life...

Assistant Chief - Valley View Fire Center

  • Glenn, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Glenn, CA
  • 4 days ago

and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Deputy Chief Matthew Brown by phone at ... or by email at .... This position is located at Valley View Fire Center in...

Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

and Duties *Position is pending DOF approval* The Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel....

Your experience with at least one (1) of the following: Law Enforcement Systems, Probation Systems, District Attorney's Systems, and/or Superior Courts Systems....

Deputy Chief Counsel - Consumer Products Licensing

  • Glendale, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 5 days ago

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the division of Disney Experiences that brings beloved brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans through products from toys to t-shirts,...

Assistant Chief Deputy Probation Officer

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 7 days ago

enforcement agencies and outside agencies; ensure proper and timely resolution of issues and problems related to assigned units, probation services, correctional functions, and assistance to justice...

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate: 212368.00 - 318448.00 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

I want to work for JLL. Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose...

Assistant Chief Engineer - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 8 days ago

As a leading hotel in the luxury market, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to join this beautiful property! This Forbes 5-Star, AAA 5-Diamond hotel has 170...

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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
33.8%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
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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