First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives

Also Called: Police Captain

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$60,090

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

  • 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.
  • Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
  • Train staff in proper police work procedures.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Homeland Security • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Electronic Mail
  • Deal With External Customers

Tools

  • Handguns
  • Two way radios
  • Handcuffs
  • Police vehicles
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
National Crime Information Center NCIC database
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
Microsoft Visio

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management
customer service
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 37% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 19% Some college, no degree
  • 19% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Morticians, Undertakers, & Funeral Arrangers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Emergency Management Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Independence
  • Recognition
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Hearing and Speech

This is what First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives across the country typically make.

$28.89 / hour
$60,090 /year

Entry Level

$48.92 / hour
$101,750 /year

Median Level

$77.27 / hour
$160,710 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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