Oral board Questions Flashcards
Problems occur in all work relationships. Would you describe a time when you had to cope with the resentment, anger or hostility of a subordinate or coworker?
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Can you tell me about a time when you delayed responding to a situation until you had time to think it through, even though there was pressure on you to act quickly?
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Some problems require developing a unique or different approach. Can you tell me about a time when you were able to develop such a different problem-solving approach? How did it work out?
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It often takes extra effort to accomplish a task or reach a target. Can you give me a specific example of when you had to exert that extra effort?
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Tell me about a job in which there was a great deal of paperwork that you were required to complete. What specific things did you do to ensure your accuracy.
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There are times when one feels that a decision must be made even though others feel that it may be premature. Can you tell me about a time when you made a decision even though others were not ready to do so?
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Tell me about a time when your enthusiasm was able to motivate a team to finish a major project or job?
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Being promoted to corporal may place you in a situation where you have to supervise subordinates that as the same rank you have personal problems with or have had a personality conflict with the individual in the past. Describe how you would deal with an employee who approaches you and states they are concerned working for you due to prior issues.
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Tell us how you would foster teamwork as a supervisor and describe a situation where you have used this method as a team member in your current or past work assignment, or an example from your personal life experience.
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What is your least favorite function of being a detention officer and how do you think that will change if you become a supervisor?
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Recent events involving police officers have placed a strain on community relations with law enforcement. What do you believe would be the most important step towards rebuilding trust between communities and law enforcement?
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What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Where would you like to be in five years?
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Personal relationships between employees and first line supervisors are an issue in the Confinement Division. These relationships cause disciplinary problems and undermine the effectiveness of the supervisors with the employees As a corporal, how would you deal with these subordinates?
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Tell about a time that you had to “stand up” for a decision you made although your peers were strongly opposed to that decision.
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