Commanding Officer Jobs in South Carolina

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 A in Marriotts Grande Ocean at Marriott Vacations Worldwide

  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 10 days ago

Relocation Assistance is Available Driving is required for this position; screening will be required. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; 4 years' experience in the engineering...

Assistant Chief Engineer A

  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • 12 days ago

Relocation Assistance is Available Driving is required for this position; screening will be required. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; 4 years' experience in the engineering...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Charleston, SC
  • 25 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 25 days ago

Hotel: Charleston Embassy Suites 300 Court Street Charleston, WV 25301 Assistant Chief Engineer Full time Atrium SPIRIT - where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence What's...

Senior Superintendent

  • Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Superintendent Commercial Construction Charleston, SC A SC based commercial builder is in search of a Senior Superintendent to be located in Charleston. This company has earned a great...

Senior Superintendent

  • Greenville, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 45+ days ago

Project Lead Job Summary: Lithko Contracting, LLC is seeking a Project Lead to join our team. Project Leads (Sr. Superintendents) at Lithko are responsible for planning the execution phase of the...

Under general supervision: Takes action as a Correctional Emergency Response Team member to contain and control the immediate crisis area on an incident and, if necessary, regains control of the...

Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 90+ days ago

The Senior Superintendent in the Clark Water Group oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is in compliance with contract documents...

Police Major - 0325

  • Greenville, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Community policing principles, practices, and policies....

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in South Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in South Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
Master's Degree
22.0%
High School or GED
15.0%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
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 South Carolina
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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