Career Planning for:

Future Law Enforcement Hopefuls
High School Seniors
Contracting Law Enforcement Agency

Future Law Enforcement Hopefuls

Instructor: Lt. Ron Shreves, L.A.S.D. (RET’D.)

Lt. Shreves retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2003 after thirty-three years of service. His last assignment was Commander of the Sheriff’s Lancaster Station Detective Bureau. His myriad experience includes the creation and management of a Crime Analysis Unit. Lt. Shreves currently serves as an adjunct instructor in the Administration of Justice Department at Antelope Valley Community College where he has taught for over sixteen years. He lectures at law enforcement seminars around the country and is recognized nationally in the field of Covert Operations.

Seminar Title: Career Planning for Law Enforcement

Seminar Description: This seminar will give the attendee a comprehensive and candid understanding of what a career in law enforcement entails. He/She will learn the best ways to prepare for the entry process and receive valuable tools for successful employment and advancement.

Rationale: Many outstanding candidates work hard toward a career in law enforcement for years only to find later that they have not properly prepared or have made poor choices which affect their background investigation. Many who are successful in being hired find too late that the job is not what they expected. Their choices then include starting over in a new career, sacrificing their accumulated seniority or staying with an unfulfilling career.

Goals: This seminar is designed to provide the attendee with an honest look at the law enforcement field and to supply him/her with the tools for success.

CAREER PLANING SEMINAR

OVERVIEW: A comprehensive look at the law enforcement discipline. What it is and what it is not. What are the qualities law enforcement agencies are looking for? An examination of attendee perceptions of the job as well as diverse public perception. A look at the role and importance of ethics in law enforcement.

CAREER OPORTUNITIES: A look at the diverse assignments within the law enforcement community. Study to examine sworn and non-sworn assignments alike. An examination of the organizational structure, the potential for promotion and assignments to specialized units.

THE RESUME: The development of an effective, relevant personal resume.

EDUCATION: What are the minimum educational requirements? Benefits of higher education. What courses of study will be most useful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: A discussion of minimum physical requirement and ways to achieve success.

THE WRITTEN EXAM: A discussion of the make-up of the written exam and an actual practice exam.

THE ORAL INTERVIEW: A discussion for success in the oral interview process and mock orals for all students.

THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: What will your background investigator will be looking for. What will disqualify you and what will not? This session will include an opportunity for students to discuss privately issues they believe might disqualify them and receive guidance in that regard.

FOLLOW-UP AVAILABILITY: Instructor will be available to students for future mentoring and advice as student moves through the hiring process.

CAREER PLANNING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SEMINAR FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: This seminar offers the high school student envisioning a career in law enforcement, a comprehensive view of the field. The seminar will emphasize a factual view of the field, educational preparation, physical requirements, the hiring process, the promotional process, assignments to special units, the written and oral exams and the background process. The field is increasingly employing technical positions such as Forensics Investigators and Crime/Intelligence Analysts along with the traditional role of Sworn Police Officer. The seminar will examine both sworn and non-sworn career opportunities.

RATIONALE: At a time when high school seniors are making career path decisions, many will decide upon a career in law enforcement. The field is highly competitive and only about one in ten candidates are successful. Information as to an accurate view of the field, educational and physical qualifications, ethical standards, and what to expect from the testing process will greatly enhance the candidate’s chances for success. College Administration of Justice Programs, law enforcement entities and future law enforcement candidates stand to gain much from this experience.

GOALS: The goal of this session is to provide the high school senior with a comprehensive look at the field of law enforcement. Attendance will encourage continuing education in the Administration of Justice Field and enable the student to make an informed decision about a career in law enforcement. The student will become much better equipped for success.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND MATERIALS: The seminar will employ lecture, related videos and will proctor a sample civil service examination.

MENTORSHIP: Instructor will avail himself to attendees via web site and e-mail for future advice and direction.

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CAREER PLANNING FOR (CONTRACTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY)

HOSTED BY: (CONTRACTING AGENCY)

Seminar Title: Planning For Your Career with the (CONTRACTING AGENCY).

Seminar Description: This seminar will give the attendee a comprehensive and candid understanding of what a career with the (CONTRACTING AGENCY) entails. He/She will learn the best ways to prepare for the entry process and receive valuable tools for successful employment and advancement.

Rationale: Many outstanding candidates work hard toward a career in law enforcement only to find that they have not properly prepared or have made poor choices which affect their background investigation. Many of the obstacles can be avoided with a comprehensive understanding of the field and its requirements. Knowledge equals success.

Goals: This seminar is designed to provide the attendee with an honest look at the law enforcement field, the hiring process and to supply him/her with the tools for success.

CAREER PLANING SEMINAR

OVERVIEW: A comprehensive look at the law enforcement discipline. What it is and what it is not. What qualities are the (CONTRAC TING AGENCY) looking for? An examination of attendee perceptions of the job as well as diverse public perception. A look at the role and importance of ethics in law enforcement.

CAREER OPORTUNITIES: A look at the diverse assignments within the law enforcement community. Study to examine sworn and non-sworn assignments alike. An examination of the (CONTRACTING AGENCY’S) organizational structure and the potential for promotion and assignment to specialized units.

THE RESUME: The development of an effective, relevant personal resume.

EDUCATION: What are the minimum educational requirements? The benefits of higher education. What courses of study will be most useful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: A discussion of minimum physical requirements and how to achieve success.

THE WRITTEN EXAM: What to expect and how to prepare for the written exam. Attendees will take a sample exam followed by a personal session on how to improve in weak areas.

THE ORAL INTERVIEW: A discussion for success in the oral interview process and mock orals for all students, followed by a personal, constructive critique.

THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: What will your background investigator will be looking for. What will disqualify you and what will not? This session will include an opportunity for students to discuss privately issues they believe might disqualify them and receive guidance in that regard.

FOLLOW-UP AVAILABILITY: Instructor will be available to students for future mentoring and advice as student moves through the hiring process at no additional charge.

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