Mentor program Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Mentor Program according to the Lexington Police Department policy?
To establish procedures for assisting new employees in transitioning to becoming police officers.
Define Mentee as per the Lexington Police Department policy.
An employee who is advised, supported, and mentored by a mentor through academy and field training.
What is the role of a Mentor Coordinator within the Lexington Police Department’s Mentor Program?
To oversee the operation and coordination of the Mentor Program, recruit, train, and support mentors.
What are the duties of a Mentor as outlined by the Lexington Police Department policy?
To provide guidance, support, and preparation for the police academy, maintain contact, and offer assistance to mentees.
List some responsibilities of the Mentor Coordinator under the Mentor Program at Lexington Police Department.
Notify mentors of assignments, coordinate training, maintain databases, schedule meetings, evaluate program effectiveness, and report progress.
Who are the members of the Mentor Program Advisory Committee according to the Lexington Police Department policy?
Mentor coordinator, recruit class coordinator, and two additional members chosen by the coordinator.
What activities might a Mentor attend involving the mentee as per the Lexington Police Department policy?
Family night, swearing-in ceremony, and graduation, when possible.
What form does each applicant need to complete in the employment process?
Applicant questionnaire form.
Where do the completed applicant forms remain until a conditional offer is made?
With the applicant’s background file.
Who receives the completed applicant forms from Backgrounds upon a conditional offer?
Mentor coordinator.
What committee meets when conditional offers are made to applicants?
Mentor Program Advisory Committee.
How are mentors assigned to mentees?
Through compatibility determined by the advisory committee.
If a mentor can’t contact the assigned mentee, who should they notify?
Mentor coordinator.
What happens if a mentor is also a field training officer and gets assigned a mentee?
They should request reassignment from Training.
How long is a mentor assigned to a mentee until?
Until the mentee receives permanent appointment or requests no mentor.