Law & Government
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)
AI exposure
Plan a path to First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
Plan my path to this →Typical progression
Junior First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Entry / Junior
$62,370
~2 yrs to advance
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Established
$105,980
~3 yrs to advance
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
Any field
Top colleges for Law & Government
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- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- Stanford University4% admit · $122,000 grad pay
- Columbia University4% admit · $103,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
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