Police Studies | Metropolitan State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCoordination

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to inv
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Read and review subordinates' reports to ensure legal standards are met and there are no mistakes.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareOffice suite softwareMap creation softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAudio recording equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AEDBase station radiosBiohazard suitsBody armorBreathalyzersBulletproof vestsCrime scene tape measuresDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital video camerasDistance measuring wheelsDrug testing kitsExplosive detectors

Work Values

IndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium33-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Work schedules and duty assignments — prepare and distribute independently for a patrol squad, balancing staffing needs across shifts.
Criminal case investigations — coordinate day-to-day activities of assigned investigators, applying procedural guidance with limited oversight.
Evidence and prisoner property — direct collection, documentation, and secure handling in compliance with chain-of-custody requirements.
Personnel performance issues — identify and resolve routine conflicts within the unit using departmental grievance procedures.
Police procedure briefings — explain updated operational methods to subordinate officers during pre-shift roll calls.
Departmental records management — oversee accurate preparation, filing, and retrieval of incident reports using database query software.
New law implications — inform patrol staff of amendments to statutes and their operational impact during regular team meetings.
Spreadsheet and presentation software — use to compile shift statistics and present staffing analyses to watch commanders.
Officer training participation — assist in delivering structured on-the-job training sessions covering patrol and arrest procedures.
Critical incident communication — apply oral expression skills to relay clear, accurate information to dispatchers and responding units during multi-unit responses.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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