Police supervisor vs detective sergeant

Differences between police supervisor and detective sergeant duties and responsibilities

Police supervisor example responsibilities.

• Orchestrate the day to day demands, managing deficiencies/opportunities and prioritization of unit operations throughout specific target areas within NYC.
• Assign officer patrol areas and coordinate awareness of potential security problem areas.
• Supervise and monitor security staff, including scheduling, training and supervisory patrol.
• Provide operational and administrative oversight of staff responsible for executing law enforcement services for Missouri's state parks and historic sites.
• Arrange quarterly Compstat, take complaint reports (CRs), handle special attentions and conduct roll call training.

Detective sergeant example responsibilities.

• Receive multiple letters of commendation for effective investigations that lead to successful prosecutions.
• Assist in writing standards for certification for the firearms unit.
• Supervise detective squad, identify monthly investigation outcomes, create staffing schedules, perform stake-outs, monitor wire taps ,
• Establish probable cause to obtain warrants, leading to arrests and the seizure of narcotics, firearms and other contraband.
• Deliver subpoenas and other documents as requested by attorneys.
• Supervise detectives attaining search warrants, subpoenas and financial/phone/computer records.
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