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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

District Of Columbia

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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $42.57 - $69.56

Typical Annual Salary: $88,500 - $144,700

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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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.
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
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.
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.

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