First-Line Supervisor Course - TCOLE #3737

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Transition from Officer to Effective Frontline Leade

In-Person Training

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Prepare newly promoted supervisors with essential leadership, communication, and administrative skills needed to manage and motivate their teams effectively.

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Course Overview

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The First-Line Supervisor Course (#3737) is a TCOLE-mandated 40-hour in-service program designed to guide peace officers transitioning into their first supervisory roles. Participants develop competency in leadership fundamentals, ethical decision-making, counseling and motivation, effective communication, planning and organizing, liability awareness, cultural diversity, and special investigative issues.

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The course incorporates lectures, group discussions, scenario-based exercises, and self-assessments to build real-world supervisory skills, including performance management, burnout recognition, and interpersonal conflict resolution.

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Participants will learn:

• The transition from line officer to supervisor role

• Leadership styles, values, ethics, and principles

• Counseling techniques and performance management tools

• Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills

• Planning, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities

• Supervisory liability, civil rights, and ethical decision-making

• Cultural diversity awareness and managing investigative follow-ups

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Tuition Fee

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$725 / seat

5 Days In-Class - 40 Training Hours
1 Expert Instructor
Q/A with Instructor

Group Discussions & Scenario Practicums

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Course Structure

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Strengthen your supervisory capabilities through collaborative, practical, and interactive in-person instruction.

In-Person Learning
Classroom-based Environment

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Modules include a blend of lectures, group exercises, case studies, and self-reflection assessments. Participants will engage in counseling simulations, burnout assessment activities, and role-plays to practice leadership and communication strategies 

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Key learning topics include:

• Leadership & Role Transition

• Ethics, Values & Decision-Making

• Communication & Counseling Techniques

• Planning, Organizing & Administrative Duties

• Performance Evaluation & Burnout Recognition

• Liability, Civil Rights & Safety Standards

• Cultural Diversity & Investigative Oversight

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Course Requirements

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Participants must:

• Attend all five training days

• Actively engage in group discussions, role-plays, and practical exercises

• Complete a documented self-assessment for counseling and leadership skills

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Course Goal

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Graduates will be prepared to confidently lead front-line teams through ethical decision-making, effective coaching, proactive performance management, and inclusive communication—aligning with agency objectives and the demands of modern law enforcement.