(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
Job Description
Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties. |
98
|
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records. |
97
|
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work. |
93
|
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates. |
92
|
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations. |
90
|
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary. |
90
|
Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards. |
88
|
Train staff in proper police work procedures. |
85
|
Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements. |
85
|
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff. |
83
|
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. |
81
|
Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence. |
80
|
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning. |
77
|
Requisition and issue equipment and supplies. |
75
|
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers. |
74
|
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners. |
72
|
Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects. |
71
|
Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and procedures. |
63
|
Direct release or transfer of prisoners. |
50
|
Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
77
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
75
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
73
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
72
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
71
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
69
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
68
|
Getting Information
|
68
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
67
|
Processing Information
|
67
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
65
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
65
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
64
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
63
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
62
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
60
|
Thinking Creatively
|
60
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
57
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
56
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
56
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
54
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
52
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
50
|
Interacting With Computers
|
49
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
49
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
49
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
47
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
42
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
38
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
35
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
26
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
20
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|