Commanding Officer Jobs in Nevada

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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Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • Pahrump, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Pahrump, NV
  • 3 days ago

A highly reputable firm in Las Vegas that's looking to add a strong Senior Superintendent to their growing commercial construction team. They're seeking someone with experience leading large-scale...

Senior Superintendent Opportunity

  • NV
  • 6 days ago
  • NV
  • 6 days ago

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OPPORTUNITY IN SUNRISE MANOR Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: Nevada, Sunrise Manor Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025 Job...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • Henderson, NV
  • 6 days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 6 days ago

A highly reputable firm in Las Vegas that's looking to add a strong Senior Superintendent to their growing commercial construction team. They're seeking someone with experience leading large-scale...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • Blue Diamond, NV
  • 6 days ago
  • Blue Diamond, NV
  • 6 days ago

A highly reputable firm in Las Vegas that's looking to add a strong Senior Superintendent to their growing commercial construction team. They're seeking someone with experience leading large-scale...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • Sloan, NV
  • 6 days ago
  • Sloan, NV
  • 6 days ago

A highly reputable firm in Las Vegas that's looking to add a strong Senior Superintendent to their growing commercial construction team. They're seeking someone with experience leading large-scale...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • Boulder City, NV
  • 6 days ago
  • Boulder City, NV
  • 6 days ago

A highly reputable firm in Las Vegas that's looking to add a strong Senior Superintendent to their growing commercial construction team. They're seeking someone with experience leading large-scale...

HOA Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Introduction: Seabreeze Management Company is a full-service property management firm with a diverse management portfolio of over 150,000 residential and commercial...

Assistant Chief Engineer - Facilities and Engineering (Paris LV)

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago

This is a union management position. Successful candidate should have prior supervisory experience in a bargaining unit role. Strong knowledge of central plant, electrical, plumbing and HVAC...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago

A highly reputable firm in Las Vegas that's looking to add a strong Senior Superintendent to their growing commercial construction team. They're seeking someone with experience leading large-scale...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago

A highly reputable firm in Las Vegas that's looking to add a strong Senior Superintendent to their growing commercial construction team. They're seeking someone with experience leading large-scale...

Senior Superintendent Opportunity

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago

Senior Superintendent: A highly respected local General Contractor is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join their growing leadership team! With a robust pipeline of complex, high-value local and...

Senior Superintendent Opportunity

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago

Senior Superintendent: A highly respected local General Contractor is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join their growing leadership team! With a robust pipeline of complex, high-value local and...

Senior Superintendent Opportunity

  • Enterprise, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • Enterprise, NV
  • 11 days ago

Senior Superintendent: A highly respected local General Contractor is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join their growing leadership team! With a robust pipeline of complex, high-value local and...

Senior Superintendent Opportunity

  • Henderson, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 11 days ago

Senior Superintendent: A highly respected local General Contractor is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join their growing leadership team! With a robust pipeline of complex, high-value local and...

Senior Superintendent Opportunity

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 11 days ago

Senior Superintendent: A highly respected local General Contractor is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join their growing leadership team! With a robust pipeline of complex, high-value local and...

Demographic Data for Nevada

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72,850

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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in Nevada

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in Nevada offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
Master's Degree
22.0%
High School or GED
15.1%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
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 Nevada
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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