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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Customer and Personal Service
6.2
Public Safety and Security
5.6
Law and Government
5.0
Psychology
4.5
Education and Training
4.4
English Language
4.4
Administration and Management
4.0
Therapy and Counseling
3.9
Personnel and Human Resources
3.5
Sociology and Anthropology
3.4
Administrative
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.3
Communications and Media
3.0
Philosophy and Theology
2.8
Telecommunications
2.4
Foreign Language
2.3
Mathematics
2.3
Medicine and Dentistry
2.2
Transportation
2.2
Geography
2.1
Physics
1.8
Chemistry
1.7
History and Archeology
1.7
Sales and Marketing
1.6
Production and Processing
1.6
Engineering and Technology
1.5
Biology
1.5
Economics and Accounting
1.4
Mechanical
1.4
Design
1.2
Fine Arts
1.1
Building and Construction
1.0
Food Production
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Enterprising

6.9

Conventional

5.1

Social

3.8

Realistic

3.5

Investigative

2.3

Artistic

1.0