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Occupational Report for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives (33-1012) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives
Employment Outlook for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Police Chief 7/22/10 North Plains $4,933/mo DOE
University Police Sergeant 8/18/10 Portland
Job Openings from the Web for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
CORRECTIONS SERGEANT 8/30/10 Saint Helens columbia county
Deputy Chief Counsel for Field Management, USCIS 8/29/10 DHS Headquarters
Technical Deputy (Civil Deputy) 8/25/10 Prineville
Patrol Deputy 8/17/10 Roseburg DOUGLAS COUNTY
University Police Sergeant 8/6/10 Portland OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Police Chief 7/24/10 North Plains
State of Oregon License Information for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $29.34 $33.60 $37.85 $43.33 $50.68 $38.36 $79,776
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 30.11 33.36 36.90 40.55 44.34 36.78 76,489
Multnomah / Washington 32.85 35.42 39.40 45.51 52.09 40.31 83,837
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 32.44 34.86 38.71 46.98 54.54 40.53 84,300
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 28.54 31.60 36.06 41.37 49.75 36.94 76,840
Lane 32.56 34.50 37.45 40.41 46.80 37.59 78,189
Coos / Curry 22.14 24.30 29.24 35.75 42.98 30.56 63,568
Jackson / Josephine 29.70 33.59 37.46 41.76 48.28 37.66 78,339
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 27.29 29.26 31.83 35.92 39.95 32.45 67,507
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 24.27 32.20 39.57 45.28 52.13 38.34 79,741
Klamath / Lake 29.20 31.61 35.80 41.61 45.31 36.15 75,183
Morrow / Umatilla 25.22 29.37 33.30 38.09 44.85 33.82 70,343
Baker / Union / Wallowa 28.23 30.83 36.72 48.82 54.50 38.93 80,977
Grant / Harney / Malheur 26.51 28.39 31.48 36.56 50.29 33.91 70,533
Clackamas 31.66 33.84 37.07 42.91 50.95 38.77 80,647
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,207 1,348 141 11.7% 14 56 70
Multnomah / Washington 405 444 39 9.6% 4 19 23
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 157 174 17 10.8% 2 7 9
Lane 104 118 14 13.5% 1 5 6
Clackamas 88 93 5 5.7% 1 4 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 88 98 10 11.4% 1 4 5
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 72 83 11 15.3% 1 3 5
Jackson / Josephine 64 72 8 12.5% 1 3 4
Douglas 41 42 1 2.4% 0 2 2
Coos / Curry 34 38 4 11.8% 0 2 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 34 39 5 14.7% 1 2 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 26 27 1 3.8% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 23 28 5 21.7% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 22 24 2 9.1% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 15 17 2 13.3% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,207
Total, All Industries Federal 31
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 31
Total, All Industries State 57
Public Administration State 54
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 54
Total, All Industries Local 1,102
Transportation and Warehousing Local 14
Educational Services Local 17
Public Administration Local 1,066
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 1,055
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities Local 11
Total, All Industries Tribal 13
Educational Requirements for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives
  • Administer Public Policies And Laws
  • Analyze Evidence
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint
  • Apply Arrest, Search And Seizure Law
  • Apply Cost Analysis Theory
  • Apply Emergency Management Principles
  • Apply Emergency Medical Procedures
  • Apply Expert Observation In Criminal And Civil Investigations
  • Apply Intervention Techniques
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Pursuit Tactics
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Compile Biological Data As Part Of Police Investigations
  • Conduct Employment Interviews
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Legal Searches
  • Coordinate Employee Continuing Education Programs
  • Develop Staffing Plan
  • Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Gather Physical Evidence
  • Hire And Dismiss Employees
  • Identify And Analyze Handwriting
  • Identify Fingerprints
  • Interpret And Apply Game Laws
  • Investigate And Resolve Customer Problems
  • Locate Persons (Skip Tracing )
  • Make Presentations
  • Manage Community Relations Programs
  • Manage Personnel And Human Resources
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Operate Two-Way Radio In Law Enforcement, Fire Or Emergency Setting
  • Perform Cpr
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide First Aid
  • Provide Formal Training To Employees
  • Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Schedule Work Hours
  • Supervise Canine Officers
  • Supervise Employees
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use And Maintain Firearms
  • Use Appropriate Physical Response In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Law Enforcement Methods And Procedures
  • Use Rescue Procedures
  • Use Surveillance Techniques
  • Verify Investigative Information
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Tillamook Bay Community College
2510 First St
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Klamath Community College
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 882-3521
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
ITT Technical Institute-Portland
6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218
Phone: (503) 255-6500
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Everest College-Portland
425 SW Washington
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 222-3225
Programs of Training:
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 506-6011
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Supervisors and Managers of Police and Detectives matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Supervisors And Managers Of Correctional Officers 54%
Police And Sheriff'S Patrol Officers 52%
Detectives And Criminal Investigators 50%
Fish And Game Wardens 45%
Supervisors And Managers Of Fire Fighting And Prevention Workers 41%
Supervisors And Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 41%
Transit And Railroad Police 40%
Correctional Officers 33%