First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

What They Do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Salary

• 2020 employment: 125,800
• May 2021 median annual wage: $99,330

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 8,500
• Growth rate: 7 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become One

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
• Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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