SERGEANT INTERVIEW Flashcards
How would you define Leadership
The act of inspiring others to work together towards a common goal
What is CNPS vision
Leading CN to be the safest and most secure railroad in North America by providing expert, effective and professional railway policing services
What is CNPS Mission
To positively change attitudes and behaviors towards rail safety by proactive targeted enforcement and strategic educational initiatives
What are CNPS three pillars
Partner
Participating in smart stakeholder engagement
Demonstrating leadership
What are CNPS core values
Professionalism Innovation Collaboration Honesty Fairness Accountability Respect
What are the 2020 CNPS targets for crossing and trespass incidents
180 crossing incidents
60 trespass incidents
What are the 5 corporate services core values
Teamwork Innovation Accountability Respect Integrity
What qualities do you have for this position..why should we consider you
Qualities of a good sergeant Strong leadership skills Knowledge Communication with team Delegation- know the strengths and weaknesses and assign tasks that fit in with skill sets Adaptability Self discipline
What methods should you use to reduce crossing accidents
Enforcement
Engineering
Education
Engagement
Being in a one (two) man point what problems do you foresee and how will you adapt
Distance from Edmonton overcome by TEAMs
Constant communication with all members and Insp regarding issues and trends
Ensure my district is still well covered and solve issues that arise
What do you think some of your duties will be
Assist in planning and administration of the divisional priorities and operations.
Responsible for implementing the Inspectors divisional strategy
Responsible for maintaining a work environment that fosters the core values
Committed to promoting police public relations acting as a liaison for the division with other law enforcement agencies
What is your leadership style
Transformational- I would try to create valuable and positive change in the constables with the end goal of teaching them to be leaders
Have you ever had a conflict with another officer
Yes..I was field training an experienced new hire posted to a one man location.Despite training I noticed incomplete investigations and poor file management. After speaking with the officer on the phone he became upset as he did not think he needed to be supervised.
I asked the officer to meet in Edmonton to review his check sheet and to go over the files. We met and discussed each file in detail and what possible avenues of investigation could be taken
Files were promptly completed to my satisfaction. The officer was embarrassed by his lack of expertise.
What have you done to prepare yourself for a leadership role?
Through the Saskatchewan College and CPKN I have taken supervisory and leadership courses
I have taken on Sergeants responsibilities assisting in strategic planning and file review
Give an example when you were given a task involving leadership
As the National firearms coordinator I was tasked with preparing a business case to select a new pistol, holster and ammunition for our service.
Leadership involved delegation responsibilities, proposing test methods, analyzing information, communication with my peers and other police agencies.
The business case was prepared and approved.
Why do you want the promotion to Sergeant
As a potential Sergeant the question is not what I want but more what needs to be done. I want to assist in providing strategy and direction and then focusing on providing the resources the Constables need to complete their task
How would CI-workers describe your work?
My team members would describe my work as detail oriented and efficient.
How will this affect your current work relationships
I will maintain the same working relationships that I currently have when Imam promoted. My goal will be to help and mentor my team and let them know the environment will be open, honest and inclusive.
Give an example of smart stakeholder engagement
Smart stakeholder engagement is developing and maintaining relationships so the stakeholder has a better understanding of what CN is and what it stands for
1 I held a meeting in Parkland county regarding organizing and leading a table top exercise simulating a derailment
2 I later facilitated the exercise with members of parkland county, police, ems, media, CN dangerous goods and Transport Canada
3 it was well received and proved vital in a derailment near Gainford
How to complete a sit-rep
- Best completed on scene in consultation with Insp.
- The CN ERP with details as to
When it was activated, progress updates every 15 min tapering off to every hour - Sit-rep allows for proper determination of the appropriate level of security and resources required on site.
- Any issue that can generate an impact, including media or politician, government, visitors, suspicious incidents, protest near the site, and anything that can be of interest for CNPS or CN Corporate Services
What are must haves of a sit rep
1.As a priority members must clearly identify who may have been in charge of the scene prior to CNPS arrival. Document the information.
2. Important to document exact times that scene/access control changes
3. Names of number of visitors that were approved by the Incident Commander and who took charge of them. Mention them in the Sit-Rep
4. Determine the extent of the derailment..number of involved cars..train number..damaged/derailed car numbers, DG’s, consist of rail cars
5. How many CN employees and contractors on site
6. Ensure sit-rep includes every time contact is made with on-scene CN Incident Commander. Include location of the command centre/content of these conversations and any new information.
Members should also note any issues or obstacles that may require the intervention of the Insp or CNPS.
7. Clear description of the geography, proximity and effect on local communities, number of access points, traffic control issues and security issues.
8. Must include detailed plans, including resourcing issues/required security issues
9. Once security/traffic plans are in place members shall include in the hourly updates the status of the plans-are they working?
10. Include expected time of cleanup and when security/traffic will no longer be required
11. Report any media worthy aspects of the event
Use these headers
Area described
Status of the site as per CN ERP preparedness plan-Stabilization/Protection/Demobilization
Command Post Location
Site Incident Commander-Contact info
Derailment Ops Call-When is the derailment ops call and will you be on it
Personnel on site-
Site access control
Current issues to be considered by CNPS
Third party/Property owner considerations
Photographs of site
CNPS strategy-describe How many CNPS Officers on site and who is covering what responsibilities and shift examples
What are the primary roles of CNPS at a derailment site
Security
- keep public and media out of site
- keeping track of the number of CN employees and contractors
- ensure everyone on site belongs
2. Traffic control
3. Contact with impacted property owners
What are your strengths
I believe I am a good leader who has a proven strong work ethic and the ability to get along with my peers
What are your weaknesses
I always want to be involved in any project or file that is going on. I need to be able to step back and let the team develop their skills
Secondly to recognize that everyone is different and not carbon copies
