PSCI421 Supervision (3 cr.)

This course examines first line supervision responsibilities such as scheduling, daily operations, coaching, training, performance issues, discipline, employee development, and mentoring. It addresses the transition from police officer to supervisor and ethical situations involved in supervision.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Understand the supervisor’s role in management.
2. Apply strategies to move from police officer to supervisor.
3. Understand motivation strategies.
4. Understand strategies of working with troubled employees and problem performers.
5. Understand how and when to discipline.
6. Understand the supervisor’s role in labor relations.
7. Recognize an ever-changing social and work environment
8. Apply the latest concepts of supervisory practice and organizational behavior.
9. Apply training and development issues.
10. Understand the laws, rules, regulations, and policies required of supervisors.
11. Understand effective employee communication.