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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Alaska

First-line supervisors of police and detectives directly oversee and coordinate the daily activities of police officers and detective staff. They work in police departments, sheriff's offices, and other law enforcement agencies at the local, state, or federal level In Alaska the median pay is $137,320 a year, 29% above the national median of $106,040.

$137,320median pay in Alaska, per year

$100,040–$170,250middle half earn

320employed in Alaska

$106,040U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Alaska

174open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Alaska or remote

1employer hiring

104posted in the last 7 days

NY · CA · FLwhere most openings are

Openings in Alaska and remote

LEAD DETECTIVE · Pacific Air Forces · Elmendorf AFB, Alaska · $83853–$104795

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePsychology

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Licenses and training in Alaska

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in other states

California · $163,960 New Jersey · $142,990 Hawaii · $140,590 Washington · $136,280 Illinois · $135,080 District of Columbia · $134,760 Nevada · $132,100 Delaware · $131,080 Colorado · $126,810 New York · $124,080

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O*NET-SOC 33-1012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska, annual.