Salary Breakdown
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Average
$98,610
ANNUAL
$47.41
HOURLY
Entry Level
$61,930
ANNUAL
$29.77
HOURLY
Mid Level
$98,870
ANNUAL
$47.53
HOURLY
Expert Level
$128,710
ANNUAL
$61.88
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Projected Jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
2,050
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
01
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.
02
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
03
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
04
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
05
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
06
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
07
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
08
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
09
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
10
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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