A Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Training Academy

Target Audience: newly promoted or veteran jail corporals, lieutenants, sergeants, or section supervisors

Class Description: When a line correctional officer (CO) is promoted to a supervisory position of lieutenant, corporal, or sergeant, two things change. First, the direction of his or her career changes; the journey begins with promotions and taking on more responsibilities. The second is more personal-the new supervisor now must order, direct, evaluate and discipline the officers that he or she once “shared the trenches” with. This may cause anxiety and stress. The “crossing over” to supervisory rank means that more is expected of the new supervisor. This two-day seminar will discuss how jail supervisors can help build a foundation of good staffing and operations in the jail-by bringing out the best in themselves and the best in their subordinates. The trainees will receive good advice on how to do their best and using cases-how to avoid doing their worst, including ending up in court. Day 1 will discuss the correctional workforce, characteristics of good leaders and bringing out the best in the line staff. Day 2 will focus on managing problems and avoiding liability.