Hands-on
2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
How does this connect to your interests? →A look at the work
- 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.
- Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
- Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
- Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
- 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.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.
3.5 / 7
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2024-08
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
2024-08
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2024-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2024-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2024-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2024-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2024-08
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2024-08
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
2024-08
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2024-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 2 of 5 · 2026-02. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
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Signal/Geospatial Intelligence →
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General →
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration →
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies →
Law Enforcement Record-Keeping and Evidence Management →
Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations →
Protective Services Operations →
Cultural/Archaelogical Resources Protection →
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O*NET-SOC code 33-1012.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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