First Line Supervisor
LET585 – 24.00 Hours
Schedule
| Details Buttons | Dates | Location | Class | Price | Register Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/25 – 03/12/25 | Bryan, TX | LS LET585 71 | $500.00 | Register | |
| 05/14/25 – 05/16/25 | Bryan, TX | LS LET585 72 | $500.00 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
Supervising a work environment requires advanced skills in leadership, counseling, motivation, and communication to create an effective and positive workplace. This course will provide participants with training vital to effective leadership and administrative tasks. Participants will learn topics in ethics, effective communication, leadership styles, counseling, planning and organization.
This course is mandatory for peace officers who are appointed to, or who will be appointed to, their first supervisory position. TCOLE requires officers to attend this course between a year before and a year after their appointment.
This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements New Supervisor’s Course #3737.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Participant Must Provide
- A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Attendance Requirements
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.
In some cases, make-up work will not be available (due to equipment/facility needs and/or safety/teamwork components or activity setup/facilitation/requirements).
Participants in a TCOLE credit eligible course must complete the class in its entirety to receive a TEEX Certificate of Completion and be reported for TCOLE credit.
If you have additional questions, please refer to the TEEX Participant Handbook.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Making the transition from line officer to supervisor
- Identifying common threads in leadership, management and supervision
- Using leadership, counseling, motivation and communication skill effectively
- Understanding values, ethics, and fundamental principles of leadership and supervision
- Understanding the supervisor’s role as it relates the overall goals of the agency
- Using a systematic approach to identify and solve problems
- Understanding administrative tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and staffing
- Applying work performance measures and employee evaluations
- Applying liability and civil rights issues for supervisors
- Understanding the benefits of working with citizens and addressing citizen’s complaints
Suggested Audience
- Supervisors in a public safety or law enforcement agency or anticipate promotion to a supervisor position in the near future
- The course is also beneficial for those who are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of law enforcement or similar personnel
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.
- 24.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Contact Information
Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]
Payment Info
- Credit Card – Complete online registration or call (979) 845-6677
- Purchase Order – Complete registration form and send to [email protected] or fax to (877) 289-9715
- Check – Complete registration form and mail to: TEEX – LAW, P.O. Box 40006, College Station, TX 77842