Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
- • Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
- • Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
- • 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.
- • Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- • Train staff in proper police work procedures.
- • Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
- • Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
- • Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
- • Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.
- • Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
- • Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
- • Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
- • Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.
- • Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- • Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
- • Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
- • Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
- • Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
- • Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
- • Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
