ONET Occupations » 33-1012.00

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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Parachute skills

  1. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.67)
  2. Use my intuition - Data (4.45)
  3. Supervise, manage - People (4.45)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.41)
  5. Listen - People (4.38)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.31)
  7. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.31)
  8. Speak - People (4.20)
  9. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.16)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.15)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.15)
  12. Help people link up or connect - People (4.13)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  14. Research - Data (4.04)
  15. Interview, draw out - People (4.04)
  16. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.04)
  17. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.04)
  18. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.04)
  19. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.01)
  20. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  21. Motivate - People (4.00)
  22. Coordinate - People (3.97)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  24. Organize, classify - Data (3.88)
  25. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  26. Operate, drive - Things (3.80)
  27. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.75)
  28. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.66)
  29. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.62)
  30. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  31. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.57)
  32. Imagine - Data (3.57)
  33. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  34. Instruct - People (3.50)
  35. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.38)
  2. Speaking (4.12)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Monitoring (4.00)
  5. Coordination (4.00)
  6. Management of Personnel Resources (4.00)
  7. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  8. Time Management (3.88)
  9. Writing (3.75)
  10. Learning Strategies (3.75)
  11. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  12. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  13. Active Learning (3.62)
  14. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  15. Persuasion (3.50)
  16. Instructing (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Oral Expression (4.12)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Written Expression (3.88)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  8. Information Ordering (3.88)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  10. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  11. Selective Attention (3.50)
  12. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.90)
  2. Stress Tolerance (4.76)
  3. Self Control (4.73)
  4. Leadership (4.67)
  5. Dependability (4.60)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.41)
  7. Initiative (4.29)
  8. Cooperation (4.26)
  9. Persistence (4.20)
  10. Concern for Others (4.15)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.12)
  12. Independence (4.01)
  13. Analytical Thinking (3.97)
  14. Social Orientation (3.92)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.63)
  16. Innovation (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.60)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.46)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.45)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.39)
  5. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.39)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.36)
  7. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.31)
  8. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.20)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.16)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.13)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.04)
  12. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (4.01)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.00)
  14. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.97)
  15. Processing Information (3.94)
  16. Performing Administrative Activities (3.93)
  17. Interacting With Computers (3.93)
  18. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.86)
  19. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.80)
  20. Coaching and Developing Others (3.77)
  21. Training and Teaching Others (3.73)
  22. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.69)
  23. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.69)
  24. Analyzing Data or Information (3.66)
  25. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.65)
  26. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.64)
  27. Thinking Creatively (3.57)
  28. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.56)
  29. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.53)
  30. Developing and Building Teams (3.51)
  1. Read Maps (4.60)
  2. Gather Physical Evidence (4.60)
  3. Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations (4.45)
  4. Make Decisions (4.45)
  5. Enforce Laws, Ordinances, Or Regulations (4.39)
  6. Apprehend Or Arrest Suspect Or Perpetrator Of Criminal Act (4.39)
  7. Maintain Daily Logs Or Records (4.36)
  8. Resolve Personnel Problems Or Grievances (4.31)
  9. Resolve Or Assist Workers To Resolve Work Problems (4.31)
  10. Make Presentations (4.20)
  11. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (4.20)
  12. Make Public Presentations On Law Enforcement Issues (4.20)
  13. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (4.16)
  14. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.16)
  15. Manage Community Relations For Law Enforcement Agency (4.13)
  16. Cooperate With Court Personnel Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies (4.13)
  17. Follow Law Enforcement Methods Or Procedures (4.04)
  18. Use Arrest, Search, Or Seizure Legal Statutes (4.04)
  19. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.04)
  20. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.04)
  21. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (4.04)
  22. Use Knowledge Of Geographic Coordinates (4.04)
  23. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.04)
  24. Discipline Staff For Infractions Of Rules Or Regulations (4.01)
  25. Assign Work To Staff Or Employees (4.01)
  26. Evaluate Performance Of Employees Or Contract Personnel (4.01)
  27. Monitor Worker Performance (4.01)
  28. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.97)
  29. Direct Collection, Preparation, Or Handling Of Evidence (3.97)
  30. Compile Biological Data For Criminal Investigations (3.94)
  31. Conduct Legal Searches Or Investigations (3.94)
  32. Manage Detailed Records Or Files In Law Enforcement Setting (3.93)
  33. Prepare Reports (3.93)
  34. Operate Vehicles In Law Enforcement Or Security Setting (3.80)
  35. Conduct Training For Personnel (3.73)
  36. Schedule Employee Work Hours (3.69)
  37. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.66)
  38. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.65)
  39. Explain Work Orders, Specifications, Or Work Techniques To Workers (3.64)
  40. Explain Rules, Policies Or Regulations (3.64)
  41. Testify In Court For Accident And Criminal Cases (3.56)