First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

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    Definition Under general supervision, is responsible for serving and protecting the community by performing crime prevention, criminal investigations, and law enforcement activities; performs related duties as required. Please follow...

  • Communications Technician (Police Dispatcher) - Columbus State Community College - Columbus,OH

    Compensation Type: Hourly Compensation: $26.92 Job Summary The Communications Technician performs police department dispatch duties to include operating MultiAgency Radio Communications (MARCS) radios, computer-aided...

  • Police Officer 2 - 2nd/3rd Shift - State of Ohio - Columbus,OH

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What They Do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.


Salary

  • 2020 employment: 125,800
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $99,330

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 8,500
  • Growth rate: 7 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become One

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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