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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$105980	10900	2.9%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$105980

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

10900

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

2.9%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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.
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.
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.

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

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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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