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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Other names for First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives: Police Field Operation Officer, Police Lieutenant, Police Officer, Police Patrol Lieutenant, Police Reserves Commander, Police Sergeant, Police Shift Commander, Police Superintendent, Police Supervisor, Port Warden, Precinct Captain, Precinct Commanding Officer, Precinct Police Captain, Precinct Police Lieutenant, Precinct Police Sergeant, Safety Supervisor, Sergeant, Sheriff, Sheriff Chief Deputy, Shift Supervisor, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Special Weapons and Tactics Officer (SWAT Officer), Suspect Artist Supervisor, Traffic Division Commanding Officer, Detective Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, Detective Supervisor, Harbor Master, Harbor Police Launch Commander, Homicide Squad Commanding Officer, Hostage Negotiator, Identification and Communications Supervisor, Identification and Records Commander, Internal Affairs Commander, Investigation Division Commanding Officer, Lieutenant, Line Sergeant, Motorized Squad Commanding Officer, Patrol Captain, Patrol Commander, Patrol Police Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, Police Captain, Police Chief, Police Chief Deputy, Police Commanding Officer, Police Field Commander, Traffic Lieutenant, Traffic Sergeant, Traffic Supervisor, Under Sheriff, Uniform Force Captain, Vehicle Maintenance Unit Commanding Officer, Administrative Operations Officer, Bureau Chief, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Chief of Harbor Patrol, Chief of Police, Civil Division Commander Deputy Sheriff, Community Relations Police Lieutenant, Court Deputy, Criminal and Patrol Division Commander Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Chief Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Desk Officer, Desk Sergeant, Detective Chief,

What do First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives do?
  • Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
  • Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
  • Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
  • Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
  • Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
  • Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
  • Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
  • Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
  • Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
  • 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.

Do you enjoy these?
  • Still cameras
  • Surveillance video or audio recorders
  • Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles
  • Two way radios
  • Hazardous material protective apparel
  • Body armour
  • Alcohol analysers
  • Bullet proof vests
  • Tape measures
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Measuring wheels for distance
  • Narcotic test kits
  • Weapons or explosives detectors
  • Masks or accessories
  • Fingerprint latent print kits
  • Biometric identification equipment
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits
  • Notebook computers
  • Metal detectors
  • Handcuffs
  • Notebook computers
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Night sticks
  • Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter
  • Personal computers
  • Handcuffs
  • Police vehicles
  • Police vehicles
  • Military rifles
  • Police or security shotguns
  • Radarbased surveillance systems
  • Radio frequency scanners
  • Traffic signals
  • Riot shields
  • Flares
  • Handguns
  • Handguns
  • Handguns
  • Riot batons
  • Binoculars
  • Fingerprint equipment
  • Teletype input devices
  • Two way radios
  • Digital camcorders or video cameras

Technology used
  • Office suite software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Word processing software
  • Charting software
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Internet browser software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Map creation software

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