The Forward Thinking Security Officer Seminar: An Ethical and Practical Guide for Career Progression in Law Enforcement and Security

The Forward Thinking Security Officer Seminar: An Ethical and Practical Guide for Career Progression in Law Enforcement and Security

Jeffrey Jones | 2015

Abstract

The need for ethical leaders in the law enforcement and security professions continues. Continuing to educate security and law enforcement professionals on training, new technologies and career broadening opportunities remains a challenge. Since the events of 9/11 and other police actions in cities such as; Baltimore, Ferguson and New York City, police and security officers are coming under more scrutiny than ever. Social media has magnified their actions and can be seen instantaneously worldwide. Ethical leadership, training, and the use of technological advances are key elements in managing these forces. Mentorship is a key and should be valued throughout career progression and help with navigating hurdles. The intent of this seminar is to provide ethical leadership lessons and other best practices in helping them to create a successful career track.

This seminar explores the challenges associated with leaders in security and law enforcement, as well as offers some recommendations on how they can progress. Principles discussed in the seminar include:

1. Why become a security/law enforcement professional?
2. Defining Leadership
3. Foundational leadership principles
4. Resume review and the value of a vision
5. Value of Mentorship and getting one
6. Strategically planning your career development and implementation
7. Value of leader ethics and character in career progression
8. Understanding resources and other cross-cutting subjects
9. Value of Relationships (subordinates, lateral, supervisors/leaders)
10. Understanding the global culture
11. Value of an organization’s embrace of creativity and innovation in the career field
12. Engagement in the organization’s succession planning and management (SP&M)
13. The value and need for rest and renewal in life’s balance
14. Other Resources

The true value of this seminar is the dialogue amongst security and law enforcement professionals in developing a plan, sharing best practices, and facilitating open discussions on career progression and transformation for our leaders of tomorrow.