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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
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This source lists 20 tasks, including 17 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2024.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 566 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 574 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Core · Task 571 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Core · Task 567 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Core · Task 564 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
Core · Task 569 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
Core · Task 565 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
Core · Task 568 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
Core · Task 575 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
Core · Task 570 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
Core · Task 577 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Core · Task 573 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
Core · Task 576 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.
Core · Task 581 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
Core · Task 578 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
Core · Task 582 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
Core · Task 580 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
Supplemental · Task 572 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.
Supplemental · Task 579 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
Supplemental · Task 583 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
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