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Occupational Report for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives (33-1012) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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Employment Outlook for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Lieutenant - Parole And Probation Job #174-21 2/2/10 Salem $29.46/hr to $39.47/hr DOE, Neg.
State of Oregon License Information for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $27.66 $32.84 $36.99 $41.73 $49.13 $37.14 $77,239
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 28.29 32.23 35.98 39.46 42.24 35.46 73,755
Multnomah / Washington 32.23 34.69 38.33 43.60 50.33 38.99 81,105
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 31.26 33.70 37.40 42.88 50.45 38.85 80,800
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12.79 29.22 34.79 40.25 47.54 33.77 70,244
Lane 32.23 34.16 37.00 39.85 45.90 37.12 77,197
Coos / Curry 20.85 22.93 26.44 32.28 39.59 28.12 58,494
Jackson / Josephine 30.54 34.34 37.86 41.57 48.96 38.06 79,172
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 24.29 26.47 29.45 33.42 38.71 30.19 62,787
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 24.39 33.95 39.56 46.16 52.13 38.85 80,816
Morrow / Umatilla 23.27 26.77 33.50 40.37 47.60 33.88 70,469
Grant / Harney / Malheur 23.85 26.67 29.76 33.19 44.53 31.19 64,881
Clackamas 29.76 32.80 36.73 42.34 50.23 37.88 78,788
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,200 1,339 139 11.6% 14 42 56
Multnomah / Washington 488 510 22 4.5% 2 17 19
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 167 184 17 10.2% 2 6 8
Lane 91 99 8 8.8% 1 3 4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 79 88 9 11.4% 1 3 4
Clackamas 75 82 7 9.3% 1 3 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 66 83 17 25.8% 2 3 4
Jackson / Josephine 51 56 5 9.8% 1 2 2
Coos / Curry 45 48 3 6.7% 0 2 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 42 48 6 14.3% 1 2 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 25 28 3 12.0% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 21 23 2 9.5% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 19 22 3 15.8% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 17 19 2 11.8% 0 1 1
Douglas 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 First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,200
Total, All Industries Federal 28
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 28
Total, All Industries State 52
Public Administration State 52
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 52
Total, All Industries Local 1,106
Transportation and Warehousing Local 14
Educational Services Local 14
Public Administration Local 1,075
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 1,071
Total, All Industries Tribal 14
Public Administration Tribal 14
Educational Requirements for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for First-Line Supervisors/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 First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Police And Detectives The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

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:
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:
Tillamook Bay Community College
4301 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
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:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
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 First-Line Supervisors/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 First-Line Supervisors/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%
Animal Control Workers 26%
Private Detectives And Investigators 25%