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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Tennessee

Thinking about a career as a First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Tennessee? Here’s what the data says. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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

For first-line supervisors of police and detectives working in Tennessee, the typical annual salary is $72,220 per year (or about $34.72/hour).Pay can range from $47,750 at the 10th percentile to $112,630 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$47,750	$22.96
25th percentile	$57,260	$27.53
Median (50th)	$72,220	$34.72
75th percentile	$91,110	$43.80
90th percentile	$112,630	$54.15

The job concentration index in Tennessee compared to the national average — is 1.55, indicating that first-line supervisors of police and detectives are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

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

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 259,513 first-line supervisors of police and detectives nationwide. In Tennessee alone, around 5,050 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 2,010 first-line supervisors of police and detectives.

Top Tennessee Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

The metro areas below employ the most first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Tennessee.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN	1,350	$91,110
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	920	$79,980
Knoxville, TN	670	$60,590
Chattanooga, TN-GA	430	$74,040
Jackson, TN	230	$67,400
Johnson City, TN	230	$48,200
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA	200	$64,090
Clarksville, TN-KY	110	$71,940
Morristown, TN	100	$60,200
Cleveland, TN	90	$68,310

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

The table below shows the states where the most 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

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

Knowledge Areas

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

Abilities

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

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, first-line supervisors of police and detectives typically:

• 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

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

Related Careers

Careers similar to first-line supervisors of police and detectives include:

• Emergency Management Directors
• Compliance Officers
• Coroners
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
• First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
• First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

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