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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Median salary

$105,980

Typical range

$62k – $165k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

    Entry / Junior

    $62,370

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

    Established

    $105,980

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

    Senior

    $135,515

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

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