First Line Supervision

Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Training Mandates

This course meets state guidelines for the following mandated subject area:

• Procedural Justice  (every 3 yrs.)

Description

While some individuals appear to be born leaders gifted by a combination of personality traits, physical characteristics, and a nurturing environment, real and effective leaders come from all lifestyles and socio-economic backgrounds. The Marine Corps is famous for having recruited, tested, developed, and deployed leaders for over 200 years with success in providing first line supervision. From the shores of Tripoli to the tribal areas of rural Afghanistan these leaders came from a diverse American public whose only common trait was their desire to serve a cause greater than themselves. Similarly, law enforcement leaders have risen through the ranks by being mentored by senior law enforcement leaders who helped them to find their voice and to express a vision of servant leadership.

This course draws upon best practices of first line supervisors from various walks of life to prove that leadership excellence is attainable for today’s first responders who are willing to challenge themselves to lead others from the front.

Topics

• Understand what true leadership resembles in a real-world environment.
• Gain an understanding of individual strengths and weaknesses through the DISC personality assessment.
• Learn to appreciate unique capabilities and growth areas in others.
• Recognize how different generations of Americans desire to be led in the workplace.
• Appreciate the appropriate use of power in providing first line supervision in policing.
• Assess individual roles and how to inspire a shared vision within groups.
• Recognize how paradigms have both aided and thwarted change initiatives throughout.
• Learn that the concept of time management is only a starting point for organizing resources.
• Providing an environment dedicated to ethical leadership for ourselves, our subordinates, and the communities we serve.

Instructor

Deadline

Please register for this course by November 2.