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How much do police superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for police superintendent in the United States is $102,373.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Police Superintendent vs Police Captain?

AspectPolice SuperintendentPolice Captain
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or GED, law enforcement experience, leadership skillsHigh school diploma or GED, law enforcement experience, leadership skills
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple precincts or departments, strategic planningManages a specific precinct or unit, operational oversight
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal police departments, law enforcement agencies

Police Superintendent and Police Captain roles both require law enforcement experience and leadership skills. The Superintendent typically oversees entire departments and focuses on strategic management, while the Captain manages specific precincts or units with operational responsibilities. Both positions are integral to law enforcement agencies but differ mainly in scope and level of oversight.

What is a Police Superintendent?

A Police Superintendent is a senior officer in a police force, typically responsible for overseeing a division, district, or a specialized department. They manage and coordinate law enforcement activities, supervise subordinate officers, and ensure the effective implementation of policies and procedures. Police Superintendents play a key leadership role in strategic planning, community engagement, and maintaining public safety. Their duties also include investigating serious incidents, managing resources, and representing the police in public and inter-agency meetings.

What are some common challenges faced by Police Superintendents in managing large teams and diverse operations?

Police Superintendents often oversee multiple departments and large teams, requiring strong leadership and communication skills to maintain coordination and morale. Balancing administrative duties with operational oversight can be challenging, especially when managing resources across various units and addressing community concerns. Superintendents must also stay updated on evolving policing strategies and regulations while fostering collaboration between officers, other agencies, and community stakeholders. Navigating these complexities is essential for effective law enforcement leadership and public safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Police Superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Police Superintendent, you need extensive law enforcement experience, a strong understanding of criminal justice principles, and often a relevant degree or advanced police training. Familiarity with crime analysis software, police management systems, and legal compliance tools is typically required. Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are crucial for managing teams and engaging with the community. These competencies are vital for ensuring effective law enforcement operations, maintaining public trust, and achieving departmental goals.
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Entry Level Police Officer

City of Great Falls, MT

Great Falls, MT • On-site

$76K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary : $76,252.80 Annually
Location : Police Department, 112 1st St South, Great Falls, MT
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 26-00057
Department: Police
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
Union Classification: GFPPA
NATURE OF WORK
*TEST DATE WILL BE 9/23 2026 (Hire date will be 12/28/2026 and MLEA begins 1/5/2027)
Responsible for providing law enforcement services by conducting field patrols of an assigned area of the city. Work is performed under the general direction of a Police Lieutenant, Sergeant, Field Training Officer or other supervisory employee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK
  • Patrols assigned areas to observe, prevent or stop unlawful activities by issuing citations or making arrests
  • Responds to calls involving domestic disputes, rescue efforts, accident scenes, and potential criminal activity and determines the appropriate course of actions.
  • Operates a radar unit to monitor traffic speeds and observes traffic violations; issues warnings or summons as appropriate.
  • Responds to calls involving disturbances, alarms, fire scenes, and any others where emergency or police services are requested or needed.
  • Prepares various records and reports utilizing Mobile Data Terminal Computers, desktop computers, and other electronic devices to document all shift activities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • High School diploma or equivalent certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction, an appropriate issuing agency, another state or the federal government.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be citizen of the United States
  • Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Must reside within 35 road miles from the GFPD building. Any greater distance requires prior authorization from the Chief of Police.
  • Must be determined to be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation to include fingerprint submission and subject to criminal and traffic background check.
  • No Convictions for which imprisonment could have occurred in a federal or state penitentiary.
  • Ability to achieve POST certification within one year of date of hire or hold a valid Montana POST certificate or a POST certificate from another state qualifying for Montana reciprocity.
  • Ability to achieve minimum qualifications with all duty weapons and non-lethal tools.
  • Ability to pass a color vision test.
  • Employee must possess or have the ability to obtain valid Montana driver's license.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
  • Basic knowledge of law enforcement practices, methods, procedures and standards.
  • Working knowledge of the use and care of firearms and weapons.
  • Basic knowledge of arrest, rules of evidence and court procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, subordinates, peers, supervisors, and city and state officials.

CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Highly ethical
  • Good moral character
  • Willingness to work with the community
  • Leadership
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal and problem solving skills
  • Communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not supervise staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet, and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can reach high levels on occasions. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers and talking, hearing, using hands and fingers to, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry more than 100 pounds.
  1. Must be sufficiently agile to go from an extended seated position to standing or running

position with ease.
2. Must be able to observe catastrophic events and still perform your duties effectively.
3. Must be able to work extended hours without breaks.
4. Be able to work in extreme weather conditions in assigned required duty attire.
5. Vision abilities include close, distant, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The work schedule varies depending on assigned shift, Sunday through Saturday. This position is a non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working. Expected to work when assigned to weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as required.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.
Full-time Employee Benefits
The City of Great Falls offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employee including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time non-union employees. Union employees receive longevity pay. Optional plans are available for employees, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts.
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