Supervisors of Police and Detectives
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Civilian:
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Military:
The military services have their own police forces to protect lives and property on military bases and to patrol our coastal waters. Law enforcement and security officers command military police units that enforce laws and investigate crimes. They also plan and direct programs to protect property, communications, and classified information.
Job Titles
- Administrative Operations Officer
- Bureau Chief
- Chief Deputy Sheriff
- Chief of Harbor Patrol
- Chief of Police
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $77,890
- Military:
- $93,054
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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Data supplied by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center
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