• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
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  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 92,475
    $58,590 range bar $123,552
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.9%
Job Openings 85

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