First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What do they typically do
- Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements
- Supervise and coordinate criminal case investigations, offering guidance and expertise to investigators and making sure that legal and regulatory procedures are followed
- Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work
- Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary
- Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff
- Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.1%
Job Openings 381
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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