Oceanside Police Department

Police Officer Supervisor

Meet Sergeant Brandon Baird, a supervisor of patrol officers in the Oceanside Police Department. A characteristic of law enforcement careers is a robust and well defined career ladder, providing hard working individuals with the opportunity to advance as they grow in their careers. This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.

Oceanside Police Department

Police Officer Supervisor

Meet Sergeant Dustin Hollins, a supervisor for the San Diego County Sheriff’s office. In this role he manages deputy sheriff’s in the community of Encinitas. Requiring a desire to service the community, good communication skills, integrity and a desire to help others often in times of crisis, law enforcement is a field with great career opportunities and room to grow.

This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$160,000/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Warm

This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles

INDUSTRY

Public Safety

The implementation of government policy and the management of public programs act as the bridge between political decisions and citizen services.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Miramar College

Police Academy

Palomar College

Police Academy

CSU San Marcos

Police Academy

San Diego State University

San Diego State University

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions

Enterprising

You like leading projects, persuading others, and taking initiative