Overview

Scoop

Day-to-Day

• 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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Police Supervisor

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Pathways to this Career

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Vocational School

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📚 Training

Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

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📚 College

Finish in 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

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📚 College

Finish in 4-5+ years

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Law & Public Safety

The primary activities of this group involve enforcing laws, protecting individuals and property, and providing legal advice and representation in various areas of the law.