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What is an internal affairs commander and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an internal affairs commander. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.29 an hour? That's $56,764 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 20,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreInternal Affairs CommanderUS Average
Salary
4.4

Avg. Salary $56,764

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.37%

Asian 1.78%

Black or African American 11.49%

Hispanic or Latino 15.56%

Unknown 3.93%

White 65.87%

Gender

female 14.49%

male 85.51%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an internal affairs commander

  1. Explore internal affairs commander education requirements

    Most common internal affairs commander degrees

    Bachelor's

    60.9 %

    Master's

    19.6 %

    Associate

    8.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific internal affairs commander skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Oversight51.14%
    Internal Investigations48.86%
  3. Complete relevant internal affairs commander training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New internal affairs commanders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an internal affairs commander based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real internal affairs commander resumes.
  4. Research internal affairs commander duties and responsibilities

    • Orchestrate the day to day demands, managing deficiencies/opportunities and prioritization of unit operations throughout specific target areas within NYC.
    • Orchestrate the day to day demands, managing deficiencies/opportunities and prioritization of unit operations throughout specific target areas within NYC.
    • Arrange quarterly Compstat, take complaint reports (CRs), handle special attentions and conduct roll call training.
  5. Apply for internal affairs commander jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an internal affairs commander job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average internal affairs commander salary

The average internal affairs commander salary in the United States is $56,764 per year or $27 per hour. Internal affairs commander salaries range between $14,000 and $224,000 per year.

Average internal affairs commander salary
$56,764 Yearly
$27.29 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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