Commanding Officer Jobs in Virginia

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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Chief Deputy Director, Public Works, Utilities, and Transportation

  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago

Please Note: If you previously applied to requisition #253 under the same title, you do not need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application. The Department of Environmental Services...

Emc - Construction - Senior Superintendent

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Who We're Hiring: We are looking for a seasoned Senior Superintendent with experience in plumbing and mechanical work to lead the on-site execution of large-scale construction projects. The ideal...

Summary: Floor Staff team members are classified based on individual theatre needs, and/or employee availability, as either variable hour, part-time fixed, part-time regular or full-time hourly...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or...

Corrections Major: Wise Correctional Unit #18002

  • Wise, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Wise, VA
  • 8 days ago

Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers...

Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 9 days ago

Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge Hiring Organization Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Hiring Office Office of the Chief Immigration Judge Job ID DE-12722091-25-MS Location:...

Corrections Major: Buckingham Correctional Center #00083

  • Buckingham, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Buckingham, VA
  • 10 days ago

Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers...

Assistant Chief Medical Officer

  • Dinwiddie, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Dinwiddie, VA
  • 10 days ago

Title: Assistant Chief Medical Officer State Role Title: 49152 Hiring Range: Minimum $257,670 ; Salary to commensurate with experience Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:...

Deputy Commissioner

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 10 days ago

Title: Deputy Commissioner State Role Title: Deputy Commissioner Hiring Range: The Deputy Commissioner has a starting salary of $142,055. Pay Band: UG Agency: VA Workers' Compensation Comm...

Senior Superintendent Commercial Construction

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

Senior Superintendent - Commercial Construction Full-Time | Field-Based | Virginia Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $135,000/year (DOE) Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for...

Senior Superintendent

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago

Summary Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our team in Richmond Virginia. This role helps provide overall leadership for on-site field administration,...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent - Base Building

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 13 days ago

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or...

Deputy Chief of Party / Transaction Advisor

  • Arlington, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

ATHENA Mission Commander

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 15 days ago

Acts as a Mission Commander (MC) supporting program flight operations as an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) working in a small, close-knit crew...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Commanding Officer Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Commanding Officers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.4%
Master's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
0.8%

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