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Assist in the transition
of newly hired employees.
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Provide guidance: Define
the problem/issue, give advice, use common sense and don’t ignore
violations which are serious in nature.
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Familiarize the new
employee with the organizational structure/history/philosophy, location
of buildings/offices, and services.
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Be truthful and honest.
Point out the positive and negative of the department while showing
support for the organization.
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Prepare the pre-academy
employees for the Basic Police Academy. Advise them of the need to
become more disciplined in that setting (respect, pseudo-military
environment, physical stamina and training, etc.).
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Be a facilitator. When
the protégé inquires about equipment, office locations, where a
particular service is performed, etc., escort the protégé to these
locations.
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Personality conflicts:
If this does occur, identify the cause. If it is beneficial to the
protégé, request assignment of a different mentor. Also, realize that
the protégé may request a change-don’t be offended.
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Mentor MUST initiate the
first contact with the protégé.
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NO sexual/romantic
relationships allowed with assigned protégé.
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Mentoring Program is not
a replacement for the FTO Program. The mentor may communicate with the
FTO to better assist the protégé, but do not involve yourself in or pass
judgment on FTO matters. This program is meant to be another
departmental tool to assist the new employee in a successful career with
the organization.
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Be a confidante for the
protégé.
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Most importantly-BE A
ROLE MODEL.
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Not everyone can or
should be a mentor. It is an honor.
