First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks17 core, 3 supplemental
- Family
- Protective ServiceOne of its 28 occupations
- Code
- 33-1012.00SOC 2018: 33-1012
What the work is made of
17 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. 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.Core taskTask 566Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 2. Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.Core taskTask 574Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 3. Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.Core taskTask 571Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 4. Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.Core taskTask 567Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 5. Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.Core taskTask 564Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 6. Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.Core taskTask 569Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 7. Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.Core taskTask 565Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 8. Train staff in proper police work procedures.Core taskTask 568Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 9. Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.Core taskTask 575Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 10. Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.Core taskTask 570Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 11. Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.Core taskTask 577Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 12. Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.Core taskTask 573Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 13. Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.Core taskTask 576Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 14. Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.Core taskTask 581Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 15. Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.Core taskTask 578Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 16. Direct release or transfer of prisoners.Core taskTask 582Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 17. Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.Core taskTask 580Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 18. Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.Supplemental taskTask 572Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 19. Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.Supplemental taskTask 579Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 20. Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.Supplemental taskTask 583Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2024
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 33-1012
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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