Police Chief Jobs in California

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Police Chief

  • City of Bakersfield, CA
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 7 days ago

management capacity preferably in a large metropolitan law enforcement department of similar complexity including three (3) years in a police management position; AND Sworn Law Enforcement Officer...

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Assistant Chief of Police

  • Foothill-De Anza Community College District
  • Los Altos, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA
  • 9 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Community Policing and Budget controls. One year experience on a police department....

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City of Oakland Police Commissioner

  • City of Oakland, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 14 days ago

The City of Oakland Police Commission oversees the Oakland Police Department's policies, practices, and customs to meet national standards of constitutional policing and oversees the Community Police...

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School Police Chief

  • San Bernardino City Unified
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 21 days ago

Qualifications Six (6) years of sworn officer experience in a management or executive position in a law enforcement agency....

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Chief of Police

  • City Of Mendota
  • Mendota, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Mendota, CA
  • 21 days ago

The ideal candidate will be an approachable leader who builds strong relationships, fosters youth engagement, enhances crime prevention efforts, and ensures effective service delivery....

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School Police Chief

  • San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 22 days ago

Qualifications Six (6) years of sworn officer experience in a management or executive position in a law enforcement agency....

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Chief of Police (Safety and Police) - District

  • Riverside Community College District
  • Riverside, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Serves as the District's community policing advocate and coordinates police activity with other law enforcement agencies; participates on state, regional and local law enforcement committees and panels...

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Chief of Police

  • Kern Comunity College District
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Direct all aspects of campus law enforcement and public safety, including patrol, investigations, crime prevention, traffic and parking enforcement, and event security....

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Chief of Police

  • Kern Community College District
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Monitor crime trends and implements crime prevention strategies....

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Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police

  • California State University System
  • San Jose, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 45+ days ago

enforcement or campus issues as needed Interact with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies at Chief's discretion Handle CSU Chiefs communications (manage Chief's inbox which has access...

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Police Chief - City of Gilroy, CA

  • Peckham & McKenney Executive Search
  • Gilroy, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Gilroy, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The City of Gilroy is seeking an experienced law enforcement professional to lead its well-regarded Police Department....

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Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police

  • California State University
  • CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • CA
  • 90+ days ago

enforcement or campus issues as needed Interact with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies at Chiefs discretion Handle CSU Chiefs communications (manage Chiefs inbox which has access to...

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Salary for Police Chief Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Police Chiefs in California offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
33.1%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
High School or GED
7.2%
Doctorate Degree
6.4%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Chiefs 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%


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