Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Social
Work Values
- Independence
- Recognition
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Stress Tolerance
- Leadership
- Dependability
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Detailed Work Activities
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Presentation software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Electronic mail software
- Office suite software
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
National Law EnforcementCertifying Organization
Law and Public Safety Education Network
Type
Core
Certificate name
Sartech IIICertifying Organization
National Association for Search and Rescue
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Sartech I/ CrewleaderCertifying Organization
National Association for Search and Rescue
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Sartech IICertifying Organization
National Association for Search and Rescue
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Security Supervision & ManagementCertifying Organization
International Foundation for Protection Officers
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 144,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 150,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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