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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives - 33-1012.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Police Sergeant
  • Police Captain
  • Police Lieutenant
  • Sergeant
  • Patrol Sergeant
  • Detective Sergeant
  • Chief of Police
  • Police Chief
  • Lieutenant
  • Police Shift Commander

SOC Occupation Groups

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
33-1000 Supervisors of Protective Service Workers
33-1010 First-Line Supervisors of Law Enforcement Workers
33-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
  • Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
  • Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and procedures.
  • Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
  • Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
  • Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
  • Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
  • Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
  • Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
  • Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
  • Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
  • Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
  • Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
  • Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
  • Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
  • Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
  • Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
  • 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.
  • Train staff in proper police work procedures.

Detailed Work Activities

  • account for or dispense funds
  • analyze existing evidence or facts
  • apply appropriate physical restraint
  • apprehend or arrest suspect or perpetrator of criminal act
  • assign work to staff or employees
  • communicate details in protective services settings
  • compile biological data for criminal investigations
  • conduct legal searches or investigations
  • conduct training for personnel
  • cooperate with court personnel or other law enforcement agencies
  • develop budgets
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct collection, preparation, or handling of evidence
  • discipline staff for infractions of rules or regulations
  • enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
  • evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
  • explain rules, policies or regulations
  • explain work orders, specifications, or work techniques to workers
  • follow law enforcement methods or procedures
  • gather physical evidence
  • hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • maintain daily logs or records
  • make decisions
  • make presentations
  • make public presentations on law enforcement issues
  • manage community relations for law enforcement agency
  • manage detailed records or files in law enforcement setting
  • monitor worker performance
  • operate vehicles in law enforcement or security setting
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • prepare reports
  • reach conclusions quickly in law enforcement situations
  • read maps
  • requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
  • resolve or assist workers to resolve work problems
  • resolve personnel problems or grievances
  • schedule employee work hours
  • testify in court for accident and criminal cases
  • use arrest, search, or seizure legal statutes
  • use conflict resolution techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of geographic coordinates
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Correctional Custody Supervisor (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Criminal Investigation (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Criminal Investigation Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
  • Force Protection Officer Afloat (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Force Protection Officer Ashore (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Indirect Fire Infantryman (Army - Enlisted)
  • Infantryman (Army - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Investigations Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Investigations (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Law Enforcement (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
  • M1 Armor Crewman (Army - Enlisted)
  • Military Police (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Military Police Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Security Forces (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Security Forces Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Shore Patrol Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Special Investigations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Special Investigations Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Investigations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Commander, Identification and Records
  • Commander, Internal Affairs
  • Commander, Police Reserves
  • Commanding Officer, Homicide Squad
  • Commanding Officer, Investigation Division
  • Commanding Officer, Motorized Squad
  • Commanding Officer, Police
  • Deputy Sheriff, Chief
  • Deputy Sheriff, Commander, Civil Division
  • Deputy Sheriff, Commander, Criminal and Patrol Division
  • Deputy, Court
  • Desk Officer
  • Detective Chief
  • Launch Commander, Harbor Police
  • Police Captain, Precinct
  • Police Lieutenant, Community Relations
  • Police Lieutenant, Patrol
  • Police Sergeant, Precinct I
  • Supervisor, Artist, Suspect
  • Supervisor, Identification and Communications
  • Traffic Lieutenant
  • Traffic Sergeant