Supervisory Police Officer

Duties

Supervises a shift of police officers engaged in general law enforcement, prevention, and response duties.

Monitors training and proficiency of individuals, conducting on-the-job training where needed, and recommending higher skill level training to increase the proficiency of the force.

Reviews crime trends and accident data and implements preventive measures for reduction of their occurrence.

Investigates or directs the investigation of all incidents occurring during the shift; ensures protection of evidence, proper interviews of witnesses; assigns additional support personnel as appropriate; coordinates with neighboring jurisdictions.

Participates in establishing overall policies and directives for coordinating and directing police activities in all phases of law and order, crime prevention, and physical security functions.

Exercises delegated authority to apprehend military and civilian personnel, including juveniles, committing offenses on the installation.

Responsible for the activities and functions of the shift during the tour of duty and directs the operations of the station, patrols and posts.

Responds to all crime scenes; and, in serious complaints involving alleged criminal offenses, conducts an initial investigation to determine if a crime has been committed, requests investigative support.