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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in North Carolina

Want to work as a First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in North Carolina? Below are the key facts. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

$87,110 Median Annual Wage (North Carolina)

$52,907 National Median Annual Wage

4,970 North Carolina Employment

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What do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Make in North Carolina?

For first-line supervisors of police and detectives working in North Carolina, wages run about $87,110 per year (or roughly $41.88/hour).Annual wages span from $59,950 at the 10th percentile to $116,630 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$59,950	$28.82
25th percentile	$69,600	$33.46
Median (50th)	$87,110	$41.88
75th percentile	$103,030	$49.54
90th percentile	$116,630	$56.07

Salary ranges for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in North Carolina

The job concentration index in North Carolina compared to the national average — is 1.02.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, first-line supervisors of police and detectives earn a median of $52,907 per year ($25.44/hour), higher than the North Carolina median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 259,513 first-line supervisors of police and detectives nationwide. In North Carolina alone, about 4,970 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 2,010 first-line supervisors of police and detectives.

Forecasted number of jobs for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Top North Carolina Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

These are the North Carolina metros with the most first-line supervisors of police and detectives in North Carolina.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	960	$103,870
Raleigh-Cary, NC	640	$102,270
Greensboro-High Point, NC	390	$99,200
Winston-Salem, NC	260	$80,610
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	220	$96,770
Fayetteville, NC	190	$88,100
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC	190	$75,240
Wilmington, NC	160	$85,170
Greenville, NC	140	$75,260
Asheville, NC	130	$77,140
Jacksonville, NC	130	$67,460
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC	80	$74,640
Burlington, NC	60	$98,500
Rocky Mount, NC	60	$79,240
Goldsboro, NC	50	$65,210

Top States for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Employment

These states have the highest employment of first-line supervisors of police and detectives work.

State	Number Employed
California	12,980
New York	12,470
Florida	9,480
Maryland	7,550
New Jersey	7,420
Georgia	7,370
Texas	5,810
Illinois	5,550
Pennsylvania	5,310
Ohio	5,240
Massachusetts	5,220
Tennessee	5,050
North Carolina	4,970
Minnesota	4,120
Virginia	3,620
Missouri	3,360
Michigan	3,100
Louisiana	3,100
Puerto Rico	3,040
Arizona	2,600

Highest-Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

These states pay the most for first-line supervisors of police and detectives.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$162,740
New Jersey	$144,160
Illinois	$136,440
District of Columbia	$134,760
Washington	$134,120
Nevada	$133,660
Alaska	$132,320
Hawaii	$129,360
Colorado	$128,310
Oregon	$123,500

Skills

Key first-line supervisors of police and detectives skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Monitoring 4.0 / 5

Social Perceptiveness 4.0 / 5

Active Listening 4.0 / 5

Management of Personnel Resources 4.0 / 5

Reading Comprehension 4.0 / 5

Critical Thinking 4.0 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Public Safety and Security 4.7 / 5

Law and Government 4.5 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 4.4 / 5

Administration and Management 4.0 / 5

English Language 3.8 / 5

Psychology 3.8 / 5

Abilities

Top abilities for first-line supervisors of police and detectives, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity 4.0 / 5

Written Comprehension 4.0 / 5

Oral Expression 4.0 / 5

Oral Comprehension 4.0 / 5

Inductive Reasoning 3.9 / 5

Written Expression 3.9 / 5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

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.
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.

Work Activities

Getting Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Assisting and Caring for Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

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Also Known As

Captain, Chief Deputy, Community Relations Police Lieutenant, Deputy Chief Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Desk Sergeant, Detective Chief, Detective Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, Detective Supervisor, Harbor Patrol Chief, Harbor Police Launch Commander, Homicide Squad Commanding Officer (Homicide Squad CO), Identification and Communications Supervisor, Identification and Records Commander.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 33-1012.00

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