First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

SOC Code: 33-1012

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectivess 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. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Management of Personnel Resources, Management of Personnel Resources, Social Perceptiveness.

AI-Proof Score: 85.8Very High
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Median Salary

$105,980

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Job Growth

2.9%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Key Skills

  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Monitoring
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking

Common 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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation