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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$105,980	10000	3.8%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$105,980

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

10000

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

3.8%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months

On-the-Job Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Detailed Work Activities

Train employees in proper work procedures.
Inform others about laws or regulations.
Direct criminal investigations.
Resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Train employees in proper work procedures.
Maintain operational records.
Write operational reports.
Evaluate employee performance.
Direct law enforcement activities.
Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Develop organizational methods or procedures.
Detain suspects or witnesses.
Apprehend criminal suspects.
Prepare activity or work schedules.
Direct law enforcement activities.
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
Prepare investigation or incident reports.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects.
Direct law enforcement activities.
Direct law enforcement activities.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.
Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.
Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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