Careers · First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · California
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in California
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 California the median pay is $163,960 a year, 55% above the national median of $106,040.
$163,960median pay in California, per year
$135,170–$190,130middle half earn
13,200employed in California
$106,040U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
174open roles like this on employer career sites, 31 in California or remote
1employer hiring
104posted in the last 7 days
NY · CA · FLwhere most openings are
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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives.
Licenses and training in California
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in other states
New Jersey · $142,990Hawaii · $140,590Alaska · $137,320Washington · $136,280Illinois · $135,080District of Columbia · $134,760Nevada · $132,100Delaware · $131,080Colorado · $126,810New York · $124,080
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against first-line supervisors of police and detectives and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against first-line supervisors of police and detectives and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-1012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.