It should be noted that being chosen as an OIC candidate is a crucial step in your career development. It is probably one of the most difficult positions in law enforcement. You will be expected to be a leader even when you are not in charge
The OIC position is meant to develop your leadership skills and will assist you in obtaining your goal of becoming a ranking member of the management team
By becoming an OIC you should not assume that you will automatically progress to the next rank. You will have to continually show that you are ready, willing and able to assume a ranking position.
You should be congratulated on taking this first step toward your future, and feel free to approach any member of the supervisory team to assist you as you move forward.
Selection to a leadership role in any department is a rewarding yet difficult role, as a new leader you will be challenged by all levels of the organization. You will be challenged by your superiors to make decisions that are in the best interest of the college and the department.
You will be challenged by your peers to not do or say anything that will put you in a better light than them ,and most of all your subordinates (former peers) who will expect you to let them slide when they violate policy ,or don’t follow through on a particular task.
Remember in your role as a supervisor you are the eye an ears of the administration when you are on duty and the highest ranking person on campus during a particular time.
You are a representative of the command staff as such you must be able to put personal relationships aside when you become aware of any information that will or will not become detrimental to the operation of this department.
In difficult situations and there will be many situations that
