First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

What They Do

First-line supervisors of police and detectives oversee the daily operations of law enforcement officers in their assigned units or shifts. They coordinate patrol assignments, review incident reports, and ensure officers follow department policies and legal procedures. These supervisors respond to major crime scenes, assist with complex investigations, and make critical decisions about resource deployment during emergencies. They conduct performance evaluations, provide training and mentorship to officers, and handle disciplinary matters when necessary.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Criminal Justice and Corrections(masters)University of San Diego, CA
$143,943
Homeland Security(masters)George Mason University, VA
$138,835
Homeland Security(doctoral)Capella University, MN
$127,306
Criminal Justice and Corrections(masters)Curry College, MA
$121,483
Criminal Justice and Corrections(certificate)Santa Rosa Junior College, CA
$111,649
Homeland Security(masters)George Washington University, DC
$111,258
Security Science and Technology(masters)Champlain College, VT
$110,892
Criminal Justice and Corrections(postbacc-cert)University of Louisville, KY
$102,190
Security Science and Technology(masters)University of Maryland Global Campus, MD
$101,880
Criminal Justice and Corrections(masters)University of Chicago, IL
$100,258
Security Science and Technology(masters)University of San Diego, CA
$97,944
Criminal Justice and Corrections(masters)Lewis University, IL
$96,146
Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$94,550
Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, AZ
$94,550
Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$94,550
Criminal Justice and Corrections(certificate)San Bernardino Valley College, CA
$94,285
Criminal Justice and Corrections(masters)University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA
$93,930
Criminal Justice and Corrections(certificate)San Diego Miramar College, CA
$91,647
Security Science and Technology(postbacc-cert)Salve Regina University, RI
$91,193
Criminal Justice and Corrections(doctoral)Nova Southeastern University, FL
$90,969
Homeland Security(bachelors)George Mason University, VA
$90,956
Criminal Justice and Corrections(masters)Concordia University-Saint Paul, MN
$89,127
Homeland Security(masters)Utica University, NY
$86,488
Security Science and Technology(masters)Utica University, NY
$85,450
Homeland Security(masters)Columbia Southern University, AL
$85,364

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