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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

US jobs
154,610
Median wage
$106,040 a year
Job family
Physical work

Can agents do the work of first-line supervisors of police and detectives?

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  • Task levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.
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Typical tasks

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  • 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.
  • Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
  • Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
  • Train staff in proper police work procedures.
  • Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
  • Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
  • Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
  • Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
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