Leadership I: Frontline Supervision Training for Corporals, FTO's, and Sergeants

Course Description
This focused 5-day course is designed exclusively for law enforcement professionals preparing to transition into supervisory roles, particularly corporals and sergeants. It provides a practical foundation in leadership, communication, personnel management, and ethical decision-making—essential skills for anyone stepping into the responsibilities of frontline supervision.

The course delivers structured training in supervisory leadership principles, shift-level command responsibilities, documentation and accountability, and managing officer conduct and morale. Students will learn how to lead peers, resolve workplace conflict, and support department goals while maintaining professional standards.

Whether newly promoted or preparing for advancement, this course ensures participants are equipped with the mindset, tools, and strategies to lead confidently and effectively at the first-line supervisory level.

Course Objectives

Students will:

• Understand the transition from officer to supervisor and how to lead former peers

• Learn strategies for managing personnel, shift operations, and administrative duties

• Develop confidence in handling disciplinary actions, evaluations, and performance issues

• Strengthen leadership communication in high-stress or emotionally charged situations

• Apply ethical decision-making and accountability models to real-world policing

• Explore supervisory liability, documentation, and policy enforcement

• Earn a Certificate of Completion with 40 hours of Georgia POST credit, applicable toward Intermediate and Advanced Certifications

Who Should Attend

• Officers preparing for promotion to corporal or sergeant

• Newly promoted supervisors

• Team leaders and shift commanders seeking leadership development

• Field Training Officers transitioning to formal leadership roles

Training Format

• Duration: 5 Days

• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (includes breaks and 1-hour lunch)

• Method: Classroom-based instruction, group discussions, guided exercises, and case study review

• Final Exercise: Leadership reflection and peer evaluation to reinforce supervisory concepts

Training Location

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office – Outreach Division
775 Hazel Street, Macon, GA 31201

Instructor & Contact

Darrin K. Marcus
POST Certified Master Training Instructor
Phone: (478) 461-4309
Email: darrin@PoliceandSecurityTraining.com