First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

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Summary Description


	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Administrative Operations Officer

2.	Bureau Chief

3.	Chief Deputy Sheriff

4.	Chief of Harbor Patrol

5.	Chief of Police

6.	Civil Division Commander Deputy Sheriff

7.	Commanding Officer Homicide Squad

8.	Community Relations Police Lieutenant

9.	Court Deputy

10.	Criminal and Patrol Division Commander Deputy Sheriff

11.	Deputy Chief Sheriff

12.	Deputy Sheriff

13.	Desk Officer

14.	Desk Sergeant

15.	Detective Chief

16.	Detective Lieutenant

17.	Detective Sergeant

18.	Detective Supervisor

19.	Harbor Master

20.	Harbor Police Launch Commander

21.	Homicide Squad Commanding Officer

22.	Hostage Negotiator

23.	Identification and Communications Supervisor

24.	Identification and Records Commander

25.	Internal Affairs Commander

26.	Investigation Division Commanding Officer

27.	Lieutenant

28.	Line Sergeant

29.	Motorized Squad Commanding Officer

30.	Patrol Captain

31.	Patrol Commander

32.	Patrol Police Sergeant

33.	Patrol Sergeant

34.	Police Captain

35.	Police Chief

36.	Police Chief Deputy

37.	Police Commanding Officer

38.	Police Field Commander

39.	Police Field Operation Officer

40.	Police Lieutenant

41.	Police Officer

42.	Police Patrol Lieutenant

43.	Police Reserves Commander

44.	Police Sergeant

45.	Police Shift Commander

46.	Police Superintendent

47.	Police Supervisor

48.	Port Warden

49.	Post Commander

50.	Precinct Captain

51.	Precinct Commanding Officer

52.	Precinct Police Captain

53.	Precinct Police Lieutenant

54.	Precinct Police Sergeant

55.	Safety Supervisor

56.	Sergeant

57.	Sheriff

58.	Sheriff Chief Deputy

59.	Shift Supervisor

60.	Special Agent in Charge (SAC)

61.	Special Weapons and Tactics Officer (SWAT Officer)

62.	Suspect Artist Supervisor

63.	Traffic Division Commanding Officer

64.	Traffic Lieutenant

65.	Traffic Sergeant

66.	Traffic Supervisor

67.	Under Sheriff

68.	Uniform Force Captain

69.	Vehicle Maintenance Unit Commanding Officer

Job 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. Direct criminal investigations.

	Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records. Maintain operational records. Write operational reports.

	Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties. Train employees in proper work procedures.

	Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary. Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information. Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

	Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements. Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

	Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff. Resolve interpersonal conflicts.

	Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners. Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.

	Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work. Inform others about laws or regulations.

	Train staff in proper police work procedures. Train employees in proper work procedures.

	Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers. Evaluate employee performance. Direct law enforcement activities.

	Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates. Prepare activity or work schedules.

	Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning. Detain suspects or witnesses. Apprehend criminal suspects.

	Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations. Direct law enforcement activities.

	Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds. Direct law enforcement activities.

	Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and procedures.

	Direct release or transfer of prisoners. Direct law enforcement activities.

	Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards. Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.

	Requisition and issue equipment and supplies. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects. Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects.

	Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence. Prepare investigation or incident reports.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Communicating with Persons Outside 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.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

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