5/14/24, 8:11 AM First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives at My Next Move

Printed for: Hannah Wawarofsky

First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives

Also called: Police Captain, Shift Supervisor

What they do:

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

On the job, you would:

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.

KNOWLEDGE
Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security

Arts and Humanities

English language

Business
management
customer service

Math and Science

psychology

SKILLS
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions

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understanding people's reactions

ABILITIES
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time

Hearing and Speech

speak clearly

PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.

They do well at jobs that need:

Integrity
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Leadership
Attention to Detail

TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft Access
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database

Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint

Graphics or photo imaging software

Computer aided composite drawing software
DesignWare 3D EyeWitness

EDUCATION
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high school diploma/GED or

some college
usually needed

JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Average

SALARY: $101,750

$60,090 $160,710

EXPLORE MORE
Detectives & Criminal Investigators
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers

You might like a career in one of these industries:

Government

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