First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Go Back to List Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Graphics or photo imaging software

Tasks
	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.
	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.
	Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
	Train staff in proper police work procedures.
	Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
	Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
	Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
	Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and procedures.
	Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $115,728.00 $55.64  $45.50  $49.07 - $59.74  Bridgeport/Stamford $117,914.00 $56.69  $45.51  $49.08 - $62.21  Danbury $114,120.00 $54.87  $48.22  $51.54 - $58.61  Hartford $115,852.00 $55.69  $45.16  $48.27 - $59.47  New Haven $118,780.00 $57.11  $46.45  $50.24 - $59.85  New London/Norwich $105,657.00 $50.80  $42.34  $46.55 - $52.01  Waterbury $103,184.00 $49.61  $44.99  $47.20 - $52.48

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   124   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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