First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,203 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 55% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
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.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a postsecondary nondegree award, with less than 5 years of experience, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
- English Language
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Education and Training