As of June 2026, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives has an AI-exposure score of 57/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
More exposed than 55% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$106,040. About 10,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Protective Service roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
- Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
- Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
- Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.
- Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
- Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
- Train staff in proper police work procedures.
- Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
- Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
- Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
- Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
- Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
- Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
- Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
- 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.
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