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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Battle Creek, Michigan

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives on average make:
$87,360 ($42.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
103
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
increase to 107.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
7 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Captain, Chief Deputy, Community Relations Police Lieutenant, Deputy Chief Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Desk Sergeant, Detective Chief, Detective Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, Detective Supervisor

Tools Used

35 millimeter cameras, Audio recording equipment, Automated external defibrillators AED, Base station radios, Biohazard suits, Body armor, Breathalyzers, Bulletproof vests, Crime scene tape measures, Desktop computers

Tasks

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

Personality

Integrity, Self-Control, Stress Tolerance, Leadership, Dependability, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation

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