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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Texas

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

$110,030 Median Annual Wage (Texas)

$52,907 National Median Annual Wage

5,810 Texas Employment

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

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

For first-line supervisors of police and detectives working in Texas, wages run about $110,030 per year (or roughly $52.90/hour).Earnings range from $65,890 at the 10th percentile to $147,910 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$65,890	$31.68
25th percentile	$85,210	$40.97
Median (50th)	$110,030	$52.90
75th percentile	$124,460	$59.84
90th percentile	$147,910	$71.11

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

The job concentration index in Texas compared to the national average — is 0.42, meaning fewer first-line supervisors of police and detectives per worker 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 Texas median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 259,513 first-line supervisors of police and detectives nationwide. In Texas alone, around 5,810 people work in this role. That’s more 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 Texas Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

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

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	1,430	$121,470
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	1,390	$110,030
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	490	$127,860
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	370	$103,950
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	180	$87,480
El Paso, TX	170	$117,200
Corpus Christi, TX	120	$100,730
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	110	$98,600
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	100	$77,060
Killeen-Temple, TX	100	$100,420
Laredo, TX	80	$110,640
Lubbock, TX	80	$107,550
Amarillo, TX	70	$104,240
College Station-Bryan, TX	70	$96,800
Texarkana, TX-AR	60	$72,980
Waco, TX	60	$100,760
Tyler, TX	50	$110,820
Longview, TX	40	$73,510
Midland, TX	40	$115,220
Wichita Falls, TX	40	$73,520
San Angelo, TX	30	$103,080

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

Where first-line supervisors of police and detectives earn the most: 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

Key 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

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

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

Other careers like first-line supervisors of police and detectives include:

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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