[Core] [87% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Direct criminal investigations.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
  DWAs: Prepare activity or work schedules.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
  DWAs: Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
  DWAs: Train employees in proper work procedures.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records. | Write operational reports.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
  DWAs: Inform others about laws or regulations.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Train staff in proper police work procedures.
  DWAs: Train employees in proper work procedures.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
  DWAs: Evaluate employee performance. | Direct law enforcement activities.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
  DWAs: Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
  DWAs: Detain suspects or witnesses. | Apprehend criminal suspects.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.
  DWAs: Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
  DWAs: Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [87% incumbents] Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
  DWAs: Direct law enforcement activities.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
  DWAs: Resolve interpersonal conflicts.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
  DWAs: Direct law enforcement activities.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
  DWAs: Direct law enforcement activities.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.
  DWAs: Develop organizational policies or programs. | Develop organizational methods or procedures.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
  DWAs: Prepare investigation or incident reports.

[EMERGING:New] Read and review subordinates' reports to ensure legal standards are met and there are no mistakes.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.66 lvl:5.59) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:4.55 lvl:4.96) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.42 lvl:6.19) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.96 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:3.82 lvl:4.39) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Psychology (imp:3.81 lvl:4.50) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.26 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.19 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Education and Training (imp:3.18 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.08 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:2.73 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.71 lvl:3.34) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:2.54 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.44 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:2.27 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.25 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Mathematics (imp:2.24 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.17 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Transportation (imp:2.17 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:2.14 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Physics (imp:1.76 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.71 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  History and Archeology (imp:1.66 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:1.55 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.49 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Biology (imp:1.47 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.42 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:1.35 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:1.16 lvl:0.31) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Rate Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.70 lvl:4.27) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.48 lvl:5.14) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.41 lvl:5.38) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.34 lvl:5.51) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.32 lvl:5.37) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.23 lvl:5.97) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.20 lvl:4.47) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.20 lvl:5.59) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.19 lvl:3.78) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.19 lvl:5.49) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.18 lvl:5.09) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.14 lvl:5.48) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.13 lvl:5.37) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.08 lvl:3.66) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:4.05 lvl:5.03) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.03 lvl:4.43) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Processing Information (imp:3.95 lvl:4.58) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.94 lvl:5.07) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.93 lvl:4.70) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.90 lvl:4.85) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.86 lvl:5.05) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.86 lvl:4.88) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.81 lvl:4.61) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.80 lvl:4.17) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.80 lvl:3.83) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.78 lvl:4.36) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.71 lvl:4.21) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.64 lvl:4.55) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.55 lvl:4.12) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.54 lvl:4.25) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.41 lvl:4.61) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.40 lvl:4.17) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:4.38) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.30 lvl:4.71) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.30 lvl:4.07) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.20 lvl:3.14) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.17 lvl:3.55) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.87 lvl:3.31) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.65 lvl:2.88) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.57 lvl:2.68) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.52 lvl:2.58) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.67) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.39) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.23) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.09) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.80) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.70) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.55) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:1.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.33) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.05) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:1.04) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation (imp:0.58) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 154,610
  annual_median    : $106,040
  annual_pct10     : $63,350
  annual_pct25     : $81,860
  annual_pct75     : $132,620
  annual_pct90     : $165,110
  annual_mean      : $112,190
  hourly_median    : $50.98

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($163,960)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($50,300)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.260x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  149,820  median: $ 106,920
  Educational Services                     emp:    4,310  median: $  89,720
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      330  median: $  85,100
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      150  median: $  97,100

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  149,820  median: $ 106,920
  Educational Services                     emp:    4,310  median: $  89,720
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      330  median: $  85,100
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Police ranks of the United States (similarity: 0.3500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_ranks_of_the_United_States
  QID: Q3207969
  Extract: The United States police-rank model is generally quasi-military in structure. A uniform system of insignia based on that of the US Military Police is used to help identify an officer's seniority.

  Title: Line of Duty (similarity: 0.3390)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_of_Duty
  QID: Q6553279
  Extract: Line of Duty is a British police procedural and serial drama television programme created by Jed Mercurio and produced by World Productions for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It began broadcasting on BBC Two on 26 June 2012. The programme performed well and was quickly commissioned for 

  Title: Philadelphia Police Department (similarity: 0.4156)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Police_Department
  QID: Q7182789
  Extract: The Philadelphia Police Department is the police agency responsible for law enforcement and investigations within the County and City of Philadelphia. The PPD is one of the oldest municipal police agencies, fourth-largest police force and sixth-largest non-federal law enforcement agency in the Unite

  Title: List of NYPD Blue characters (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NYPD_Blue_characters
  QID: Q6591236
  Extract: The following is a partial list of the numerous characters that appeared on NYPD Blue during the twelve seasons it was on the air.

  Title: Organization of the New York City Police Department (similarity: 0.3673)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organization_of_the_New_York_City_Police_Department
  QID: Q7101993
  Extract: The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is structured into numerous bureaus and units. As a whole, the NYPD is headed by the police commissioner, a civilian administrator appointed by the mayor, with the senior sworn uniformed officer of the service titled "Chief of Department". The police commis

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, clear career progression patterns, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Limited only by absence of specific Wikipedia content.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:24:21.353655+00:00
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tokens_output        : 4,209
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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found, though related articles on police ranks and police departments provide relevant context for understanding supervisory hierarchies in law enforcement.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives directly supervise and coordinate police force activities, managing personnel and overseeing criminal investigations. These supervisors bridge operational policing and departmental administration, ensuring legal compliance and effective resource deployment. They combine law enforcement experience with management responsibilities to maintain public safety standards.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Supervisors begin by reviewing overnight reports and incident logs to assess departmental status and resource needs. They prepare work schedules, assign duties to patrol officers and detectives, and coordinate criminal case investigations by providing guidance to investigators. Throughout the day, they monitor subordinate performance, conduct briefings on policy changes or new legal requirements, and maintain detailed operational records. They review written reports for legal compliance, handle evidence processing procedures, and may directly participate in raids or suspect detention operations when situations require supervisory oversight.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful police supervisors demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and integrity, as evidenced by the maximum importance ratings for these work styles. They excel at social perceptiveness and personnel management, effectively reading interpersonal dynamics while coordinating diverse team members. Strong oral and written communication abilities enable them to clearly convey complex legal and procedural information to subordinates. These individuals balance decisive problem-solving with cautious evaluation of situations, maintaining self-control under pressure while building cooperative relationships across the department hierarchy.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require promotion from within police departments, with 56.4% of supervisors holding high school diplomas and extensive law enforcement experience. Many candidates complete some college coursework (19.6%) or bachelor's degrees (19.4%) to enhance advancement prospects. Entry typically follows 5-10 years as patrol officers or detectives, demonstrating leadership potential and comprehensive knowledge of police procedures and legal requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced supervisors advance to higher-level management positions such as deputy chief, police chief, or specialized division commanders. Some transition to federal law enforcement supervisory roles or private security management positions. The strong foundation in personnel management and public safety administration opens pathways to emergency management, corrections administration, or municipal government leadership roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 154,610 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $106,040 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $63,350 to $165,110 across experience levels. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with California offering the highest compensation at $163,960 compared to Puerto Rico's $50,300, reflecting a 3.26x differential. Nearly 97% of employment occurs in government agencies (149,820 positions), with smaller concentrations in educational services (4,310) and healthcare organizations (330). The Job Zone 2 classification indicates moderate preparation requirements, making these positions accessible to qualified law enforcement personnel seeking advancement.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Core supervisory functions involving personnel management, legal compliance review, and complex decision-making in dynamic situations remain highly resistant to automation. While administrative tasks like report generation and scheduling may incorporate digital tools, the critical need for human judgment in criminal investigations and crisis management ensures continued demand for experienced supervisors.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Primary advancement pathway as 56.4% of supervisors enter from patrol officer roles with law enforcement experience.
    data: High school diploma requirement matches patrol officer education
    data: Direct supervision relationship in task descriptions
  [task_similarity] Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve criminal case investigation coordination and evidence handling procedures as core work activities.
    data: Criminal investigation supervision tasks
    data: Evidence collection and handling activities
  [skill_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared supervisory skills in public safety environments with identical personnel management and monitoring capabilities.
    data: Management of Personnel Resources skill
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge domain
  [riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (33-1091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations demonstrate enterprising and conventional RIASEC patterns with supervisory responsibilities in security contexts.
    data: E:6.88, C:5.09 RIASEC profile
    data: Security supervision functions
  [knowledge_overlap] Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (21-1092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared expertise in Law and Government knowledge and Psychology applications in public safety contexts.
    data: Law and Government knowledge (imp:4.5)
    data: Psychology knowledge (imp:3.8)
  [transferable_skill] First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (33-1021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Common emergency response supervisory skills including personnel coordination and public safety management.
    data: Coordination skill (imp:3.9)
    data: Public safety supervision context
  [wage_band] Transit and Railroad Police (33-3052.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Similar specialized law enforcement roles with comparable compensation structures in public safety sector.
    data: Public safety employment context
    data: Government sector employment

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  exclude_keywords : ['patrol officer', 'detective investigator', 'security guard', 'correctional officer', 'private investigator']
  title_patterns   : ['Sergeant', 'Lieutenant', 'Captain', 'Chief', 'Supervisor', 'Commander', 'Deputy']
  common_variations: ['Police Sergeant', 'Detective Lieutenant', 'Patrol Supervisor', 'Police Captain', 'Deputy Chief', 'Squad Supervisor', 'Shift Supervisor', 'Watch Commander']

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──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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others                     39  0.01414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
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principles                 16  0.00580  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
law                        15  0.00544  dwas                 dwas:33%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:13%
management                 15  0.00544  inference            inference:53%  onet_dimensions:47%
activities                 14  0.00508  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:29%  inference:7%
control                    13  0.00471  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
personnel                  12  0.00435  inference            inference:42%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:25%
includes                   12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
legal                      11  0.00399  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:18%
standards                  11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
direct                     10  0.00363  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:30%  onet_dimensions:10%
performance                10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
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body                       10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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written                     9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
events                      9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
rules                       9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
orientation                 9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
supervisors                 9  0.00326  inference            inference:78%  onet_dimensions:22%
regulations                 8  0.00290  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  dwas:38%  onet_dimensions:25%
operations                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
providing                   8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%