First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
49 alternate job titles:
Captain
Chief Deputy
Community Relations Police Lieutenant
Deputy Chief Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff
Desk Sergeant
Detective Chief
Detective Lieutenant
Detective Sergeant
Detective Supervisor
Harbor Patrol Chief
Harbor Police Launch Commander
Homicide Squad Commanding Officer (Homicide Squad CO)
Identification and Communications Supervisor
Identification and Records Commander
Investigation Division Commanding Officer (Investigation Division CO)
Lieutenant
Motorized Squad Commanding Officer (Motorized Squad CO)
Patrol Captain
Patrol Commander
Patrol Police Sergeant
Patrol Sergeant
Police Captain
Police Chief
Police Chief Deputy
Police Commanding Officer (Police CO)
Police Deputy Chief
Police Lieutenant
Police Patrol Lieutenant
Police Reserves Commander
Police Sergeant
Police Shift Commander
Police Superintendent
Police Supervisor
Port Warden
Post Commander
Precinct Captain
Precinct Commanding Officer (Precinct CO)
Precinct Police Captain
Precinct Police Lieutenant
Precinct Police Sergeant
Safety Supervisor
Shift Supervisor
Traffic Division Commanding Officer (Traffic Division CO)
Traffic Lieutenant
Traffic Sergeant
Traffic Supervisor
Uniform Force Captain
Vehicle Maintenance Unit Commanding Officer (Vehicle Maintenance Unit CO)
Salary Information
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives: $105,980 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Train employees in proper work procedures. | General |
| Inform others about laws or regulations. | General |
| Direct criminal investigations. | General |
| Resolve interpersonal conflicts. | General |
| Write operational reports. | General |
| Direct law enforcement activities. | General |
| Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures. | General |
| Detain suspects or witnesses. | General |
| Apprehend criminal suspects. | General |
| Prepare activity or work schedules. | General |
| Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | General |
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | General |
| Prepare investigation or incident reports. | General |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate employee performance. | Analysis |
| Develop organizational policies or programs. | Development |
| Develop organizational methods or procedures. | Development |
| Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computer aided composite drawing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Computer aided dispatch software | Helpdesk or call center software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Crime mapping software | Map creation software |
| DesignWare 3D EyeWitness | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| SmartDraw Legal | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| The CAD Zone The Crime Zone | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Law enforcement information databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database | Data base user interface and query software |
| National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN | Data base user interface and query software |
| Spillman Technologies Records Management | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Law Enforcement Planner | International Association of Law Enforcement Planners | Not Available |
| Certified Law Enforcement Planner | International Association of Law Enforcement Planners | Not Available |
| Certified Security Supervision & Management | International Foundation for Protection Officers | Not Available |
| Sartech I/ Crewleader | National Association for Search and Rescue | Not Available |
| Sartech II | National Association for Search and Rescue | Not Available |
| Sartech III | National Association for Search and Rescue | Not Available |
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