Commanding Officer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Assistant Chief Engineer-1

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

Summary The Assistant Chief Engineer supervises and directs operating engineers in installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical system machinery and equipment....

Assistant Chief Operating EngineerNew

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago

New Assistant Chief Operating Engineer Atlanta, GA Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln...

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Commercial Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago

Commercial Assistant Chief Engineer Location: Atlanta, GA Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00/yr Job Type: Full Time, Contractor Category: Maintenance Posted: 18 hours ago Job ID: 499465 Status:...

Deputy Chief of Surgery

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago

Summary In collaboration with the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgery (i.e. - Chief of Surgery) - the Deputy Chief of Surgery is responsible for maintaining all operations and direct reports...

Chief Deputy Clerk of Magistrate Court

  • Conyers, GA (21 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Conyers, GA (21 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary This is an administrative position responsible for developing, implementing, and administering daily operations of the Magistrate Court. The employee in this role assists the Clerk of...

Senior Superintendent (SPG)

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 11 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...

Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 22 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 22 days ago

Company description Our client, a leading general contractor in the data center space provides end-to-end services such as: design, construction, operations, etc for Fortune 500 clients. Job...

Senior Superintendent- Mission Critical

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools,...

Senior Superintendent- Aviation

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools,...

Traveling Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Are you looking for a more personable, family-oriented company to work for, with growth opportunities? We have a Senior Superintendent opportunity for you. Gpac has partnered with a general...

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

  • Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Salary Range: $220,000+ depending on education and experience This position is non-merit and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. DeKalb County, Georgia - 764,382 residents calling...

Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description: Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Senior Superintendent to join our team in Atlanta! Do you bring at least 15+ years of successful on-site project...

Traveling Senior Superintendent - MSG - Data Centers

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 90+ days ago

Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers Project Location(s): Charlotte, NC 28201 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job...

Senior Superintendent

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description Senior superintendents are expected to have a minimum of 10 years experience; preferably within DPR's core markets of Advanced Technology / Data Centers, Healthcare, Life Sciences,...

Demographic Data for Atlanta, GA

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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in Atlanta, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
14.8%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Commanding Officers in Atlanta, GA
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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