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.
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
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.
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and procedures.
Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software
Data base user interface and query software — Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS; National Crime Information Center NCIC database; National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN; Spillman Technologies Records Management
Electronic mail software — Email software
Graphics or photo imaging software — Computer aided composite drawing software; DesignWare 3D EyeWitness; Microsoft Visio ; The CAD Zone The Crime Zone
Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer
Map creation software — Crime mapping software
Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.