Lt. Julie Rodriguez has conducted hundreds of prep seminars for members of the LAPD who have wanted to promote to Detective and Sergeant. This powerpoint was from several years ago when she was a Detective. She can be contacted at her email address [email protected]
3. ABOUT ME! Success is not final, failure is not fatal;it is
the courage to continue that counts. ~ Winston Churchill I am
currently on the Lieutenants list. I was an FTO with 5 years on the
job. Made Detective with 7 years on the job. Made Sergeant with 9
years on the job. I currently have 15 years and going strong.
4. PACKAGE REVIEW Review your Area/Divisional package NOW.
Bring copies of any Bureau Commendations (Commander and above).
Citizen letters, e-mails, etc. Prior Ratings (ensure you have
current ratingsPERIOD) Certificates, awards, and Class D, etc. GO
REVIEW YOUR DOWNTOWN PACKAGE NOW @ THE NEW PAB ROOM 139, located on
the lower level. Be prepared to discuss discipline, complaints,
etc. YOU bring it up, dont wait for it. Always take the high road
(what I learned from it). PROVIDE an example of how you will use
this as a SGT. Talk about your education, but dont continuously
refer to your PHD. DO NOT apologize for your assignments/package,
but be ready to talk about it (Operational vs. Administrative). Too
much or not enough! BE YOURSELF and BE HONEST! TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY!
5. APPEARANCE Uniform vs. Business SuitSharp and Fit vs.
Approachable to all board members Appropriate Attire for Men: Dark
Suit (no flashy tie) Light on the cologne or none Hair standards
(under cover assignments) Appropriate Attire for Women: No 80s hair
and NOT super tight! Light Makeup Light Perfume Pant Suit vs. Dress
Suit
6. BOARD SELECTION One Captain I or II One Lieutenant I or II
One civilian who will be the one to greet you. Get there early to
review the board. 0800 hours board is posted each day. This is also
your time to review your essay. If you need to strike a board
member do it. If you dontdont! You will be asked why and your
answer will be recorded. Reason has to be a good one and the staff
can deny your request.
7. HOW TO PREPARE Make a Captains Book: Three ring binder of
every Current Captain I or II
http://lapdonline.org/lapd_command_staff
http://lapdonline.org/lapd_command_staff/comm_bio_view/42045 There
is nothing improper about reading the bios that are available
online; in fact, its a sign of respect.Win the crowd, win your
freedom!
8. WIN YOUR FREEDOM
9. ETIQUETTE Greeted by Civilian Member (try and remember their
first name) Shake hands.firm, not deadly Introduced to a Captain I
or II and Lieutenant I or II Look them in the eye, smile, and shake
hands. Thank civilian member! WAIT UNTIL EVERYONE IS SEATED BEFORE
YOU SIT......Even if they tell you sit, WAIT, and say You first Sir
or Maam! This will speak volumes about your CHARACTER!You never get
a second chance to make a good first impression.
10. ESSAY FIRST QUESTION MAY BE: IS there anything you would
like to add or change about your essay? You will review your essay
prior to going into the interview.SO Be honest! If you forgot a
notification now is your chance.If you didnt provide the definition
of a Cat UOF now is your chance! Be short and to the point!
11. ORAL INTERVIEW Experience Based (Tell me about a time you
did ABC) Listen to the Question Answer the Question (reflect on
your experience) Take your time. Leaders are effective
communicators. This trait is now being tested. Multiple parts in
question, it is OKAY to ask them to repeat it. Dont do this too
often.
12. ORAL INTERVIEW What did you learn or gain from the
experience? ConclusionWhat is the END or outcome of the story! As a
Sergeant I will.leadership perspective (world view) WORDS matter
and can be POWERFUL. Memorize terms and meanings. Strategic Plan,
tactical operation, management objectives, crowd management and
control, critical incident management and post management,
effective and dynamic leadership, etc.
13. POSSIBLE ORAL QUESTIONS:1. Tell me about a time you had a
conflict with a supervisor?2. Conflict with a subordinate or
peer?3. Conflict with a victim or citizen?4. Conflict between
others you were involved in? Break down the question into four
parts. Dont memorize answers, remember bullet points you want to
hit!A. Give a specific example of a conflict. What was it, how did
you address it, and what was the outcome. BE BRIEF and to the
POINT!B. Lessons Learned/Gained: Conflict is important. Valuable
lessons learned make us effective leaders.C. Community/Department
Component: The people we serve both in the community and our
employees expect us to provide a Resolution to the conflict and/or
Provide Resources.D. As a supervisor I WILL..
14. ATTITUDE REFLECTS LEADERSHIPThe job you are applying for is
a management supervisory position. YOU need to talk, act, and speak
like you are ALREADY ONE.The BOARD must BELIEVE that they could
hand you your stripes as you walk out the door. You need to give
the Board a comfort level that the Division/Watchis in good hands
& the right thing will be done w/ you in CHARGE.
15. ATTITUDE REFLECTS LEADERSHIP
16. ATTITUDE REFLECTS LEADERSHIP Be confident, not cocky. Be
yourself Be honest RELAX..this is not a day of stress. It is a day
of opportunity. The Board WANTS you to do well. Make eye contact
with all Board membersdont forget the Civilian. Enjoy the momentit
is yours!
17. HOW TO PREPARE: Flash Cards Word Document Personal audio or
video recording Mock oral (**most important**) Practice at home in
the mirror!
18. POSSIBLE ORAL QUESTIONS:1. Moral or Productivity. Chief
Beck once said, Whatever you INSPECT is what people EXPECT!2.
Sexual Harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, HAZING,
hostile work environment, Departments equal employment opportunity
goals, etc.3. While walking down the hallway you hear an employee
make an inappropriate comment to another employee. What would you
do about it?4. As a Sergeant describe your role in regards to
community policing and how would you get more officers involved in
the process?
19. POSSIBLE ORAL QUESTIONS:5. A certain community group
refuses to work with the police. What are you going to do as a Sgt.
to work through this barrier?6. What one or two things are you most
proud of in your package?7. Is there anything you would like to add
or change that isnt in your package?8. What is your weakness? What
have you done to correct it? What is your strength?Make sure you
are ready with one sentence answers regarding our
Departmentsvarious policies (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Use of Force,
Discipline,etc...). Any Policy question (to get a perfect score
from the Board) will need acrisp definition and an explanation why
the Policy exists and why it is important toyou!
20. CLOSING Is there anything you would like to add? This is
your closing: Make it 30 seconds or less. To the point!Thank the
board, stand up, and shake hands with each member!
21. THINGS TO REMEMBER Before you tell them what you would do,
tell them what you have already done. Ensure you tell them what you
have learned from the experience. Tell them what you will do when
you get the job (leadership perspective).
22. HUMOR VS. NO HUMORHumor is not a bad thing and can relax a
tense board; however, interjecting humor into an interview, is a
calculated risk. *Use caution!
23. HUMOR VS. NO HUMOR
24. 2012 DEPARTMENT GOALS Chief Beck recently established the
Department Goals for 2012. Try and talk about them in your oral
interview: Commitment to Constitutional Policing. Crime Reduction
and Community Engagement. Prevention of and Response to Terrorist
Incidents. Employee Wellness. Maintaining the Personnel Strength of
the Department.
25. KEEP YOUR CHIN UP!
26. START PREPARING NOW!Hard work beats Talent,when Talent
doesnt work hard.
