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.

1-15 of 68 Jobs

Ballistic Missile Defense Commander

  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 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...

Promoting public safety with improved fire protection and law enforcement coverage. Addressing the homelessness and housing affordability crisis. Improving mental health response....

Deputy Chief of Schools (MAN-417)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento City Unified School District! For more than 160 years, SCUSD has served Sacramento families with quality public schools that prepare students for...

Union Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Union Assistant Chief Engineer Job ID 227591 Posted 02-Jul-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Sunnyvale - California - United...

Assistant Chief

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position. Contact Staff Chief Jeremy Mitchell at ... or by email at ... for questions related to the duties of...

Assistant Chief Inspector

  • Thermal, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Thermal, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Superintendent

  • Corona, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Multifamily Construction Location: LA/OC Industry: Construction – Multifamily Residential Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company: We are...

Senior Superintendent

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Multifamily Construction Location: LA/OC Industry: Construction – Multifamily Residential Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company: We are...

Senior Superintendent

  • Westwood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Westwood, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Multifamily Construction Location: LA/OC Industry: Construction – Multifamily Residential Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company: We are...

Deputy Chief, Operations

  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago

and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position. Contact Staff Chief Jeremy Mitchell at ... or by email at ... for questions related to the duties of the position....

Chief Deputy District Attorney

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 2 days ago

Acts as a resource and internal consultant to staff, other County departments and local law enforcement agencies, prepares correspondence and reports....

Assistant Chief Engineer, USC Hotel University of Southern California (USC)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Maintains knowledge of university's crime prevention and suppression programs and services. Ensures dissemination of security related information to staff....

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description and Duties Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please...

SPO Senior Superintendent - Drywall

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 3 days ago

Division: San Diego Project Location(s): San Diego, CA 92104 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job...

SPO Senior Superintendent - Concrete

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Division: San Diego Project Location(s): San Diego, CA 92103 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job...

Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


Local
National
39,536,271
996,598

Commanding Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLawEnforcement curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
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....

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


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
34.0%
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 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Commanding Officer Related Career Advice Articles

Police officer and law enforcement colleague reviewing files
3 Police Officer Resume Problems and How to Solve Them

Short-term assignments, large amounts of specialized training, and lengthy lists of affiliations and community involvement can cause problems when writing a law enforcement resume. Here's how to solve those resume "crimes."

Read article »