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Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Median Salary
101,750
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

94%

Federal Government

5%

Private for profit

1%

Private not for profit

0%

Self-employed

0%

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$49,640

10%

$101,750

Median

$165,370

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    56%

  • Some college

    19%

  • Bachelor's degree

    19%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Homeland Security
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Corrections
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations
  • Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
  • Protective Services Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Law and Government
  • Psychology
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.