First-Line Supervisors

About

This one-day progressive course breaks down what it means to be the new Sergeant, shift leader, or crew chief in a first-line supervision capacity. The course theme centers on the responsibility of supervision over the authority to make decisions.  Students learn and understand how to avoid common pitfalls that can degrade the department’s mission and stove pipe production for years to come.

  In addition, this course teaches students:

  • How to transition from doing the job to supervising staff who do the job
  • How to learn who you are, who your people are, and what is the job
  • What are core essential job functions, and how do you prioritize them
  • How to identify an adaptive vs. technical solution to common problems
  • What are leadership styles, and which one are you
  • Why discipline and when
  • How does moral and motivation differ  
  • What vicarious liability is

The course teaches the importance of performance management and sets the students on the right path to supervise people.

MLEAP Standard: 3.08 Supervisor Training

Testimonials:

“Adam Gormely is a top-notch instructor and professional. I enjoyed learning from his experiences and expertise.”

“This class was presented in a unique manner that made you think more in-depth about concepts and challenged you to look within yourself in order to better lead and supervise others. Great class!”

“I felt the class was taught at a comfortable pace and the concepts were easily understood.”

Instructors

Upcoming Class Dates

Jun 2: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $279
In-person or via Zoom
Jul 8: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dartmouth College
HB 6156
Hanover, New Hampshire, 03755
Price: $279
Jul 22: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Skowhegan Police Department
51 East Madison Road, Suite 2
Skowhegan, Maine, 04976
Price: $279
Sep 16: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bow Police Department
7 Knox Road
Bow, New Hampshire, 03304
Price: $279
Sep 23: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $279
In-person or via Zoom
Nov 4: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eastern Maine Community College
268 Sylvan Road
Bangor, Maine, 04401
Price: $279
Rangely Hall, Room 105
Dec 16: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $279
In-person or via Zoom