Police Supervisor

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Lead and inspire a team to uphold justice and community safety.
Ensure investigations are thorough, fair, and compliant with the law.
Shape future officers by training them in effective policing techniques.

💰 Earn $135K-$182K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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.
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

10,000 Annually

Median Earnings

$165,370 in California

$101,750 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having freedom
Job security
Receiving recognition

Deep Dive

Police Supervisor

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years