Fundamentals of Public Safety Leadership

Career Preparation Skills

  • 1

    Career preparation skills.1225.1

    1. 1

      Discuss the process of goal development and achievement.1225.1.1

    2. 2

      Discuss and relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.1225.1.2

    3. 3

      Discuss methods of time management and task coordination.1225.1.3

    4. 4

      Practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc.1225.1.4

    5. 5

      Investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction.1225.1.5

    6. 6

      Develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs.1225.1.6

    7. 7

      Prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter.1225.1.7

    8. 8

      Create a personal portfolio for use when applying for employment.1225.1.8

    9. 9

      Practice simulated job interviews.1225.1.9

Health and Safety

  • 2

    Safety in public service.1225.2

    1. 1

      Describe safety practices, policies, procedures, and strategies related to both personal and environmental safety.1225.2.1

    2. 2

      Define personal and environmental safety on the job.1225.2.2

    3. 3

      Analyze and discuss the legal responsibility to provide a safe environment.1225.2.3

    4. 4

      Develop a mindset to anticipate and avoid or mitigate potential safety risks for self and client.1225.2.4

    5. 5

      List health and safety tools of the trade and assemble a safety kit.1225.2.5

    6. 6

      Plan safe and appropriate responses to a variety of dangers and emergencies.1225.2.6

    7. 7

      Identify options for further preparedness training and research.1225.2.7

    8. 8

      Identify causes, prevention, and treatments for injuries.1225.2.8

    9. 9

      List responsible actions to create a safe and healthy environment.1225.2.9

    10. 10

      Demonstrate proficiency in first aid, CPR and AED.1225.2.10

Leadership Development

  • 3

    Development of leadership skills.1225.3

    1. 1

      Develop public speaking skills and deliver speeches.1225.3.1

    2. 2

      Participate in meetings using parliamentary procedures.1225.3.2

    3. 3

      Attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national).1225.3.3

    4. 4

      Volunteer in community service opportunities.1225.3.4

    5. 5

      Participate in career development events.1225.3.5

Customer and Personal Service

  • 4

    Communication.1225.4

    1. 1

      Develop skills and procedures in customer and guest services.1225.4.1

    2. 2

      Develop interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.1225.4.2

    3. 3

      Develop social perceptiveness by being aware of other's reactions and understanding why they react as they do.1225.4.3

    4. 4

      Assess customer and community needs.1225.4.4

    5. 5

      Develop skills to meet quality standards for service.1225.4.5

    6. 6

      Discuss ways to evaluate customer satisfaction.1225.4.6

    7. 7

      Develop and demonstrate concern for others.1225.4.7

    8. 8

      Develop and use good manners and show cooperation.1225.4.8

    9. 9

      Display willingness to work with diverse people by being flexible and open-minded.1225.4.9

    10. 10

      Develop the skills to negotiate with others to resolve conflicts and settle disputes.1225.4.10

    11. 11

      Demonstrate and maintain open communication with others.1225.4.11

    12. 12

      Accurately interpret the verbal and non-verbal behaviors of others;1225.4.12

    13. 13

      Respect diversity by demonstrating respect for, listening to, and considering.1225.4.13

    14. 14

      Respect the opinions, perspectives, customs, and individual differences of others.1225.4.14

Literacy and Numeracy

  • 5

    Develop literacy and reasoning skills.1225.5

    1. 1

      Develop literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area.1225.5.1

    2. 2

      Develop and improve critical thinking and reasoning skills.1225.5.2

    3. 3

      Utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects.1225.5.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.1225.5.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.1225.5.5

    6. 6

      Analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects.1225.5.6

Fundamentals of Public Safety Leadership

  • 6

    Law, government and crime.1225.6

    1. 1

      Examine major themes of constitutional and criminal law including those relating to search and seizure, juveniles, arrest, etc.1225.6.1

    2. 2

      Describe and apply laws of arrest to various situations.1225.6.2

    3. 3

      Analyze and discuss the rules of evidence.1225.6.3

    4. 4

      Explore surcharges and civil and criminal liabilities.1225.6.4

    5. 5

      Discuss and articulate differences in state and federal court systems.1225.6.5

    6. 6

      Discuss felony and misdemeanor violations.1225.6.6

    7. 7

      Describe prosecutorial and judicial discretion.1225.6.7

    8. 8

      Analyze the factors affecting a prosecutor’s decision to charge someone.1225.6.8

    9. 9

      Describe trial and hearing procedures.1225.6.9

    10. 10

      Examine the process of preparing and providing testimony.1225.6.10

    11. 11

      Examine the process of jury selection.1225.6.11

    12. 12

      Discuss and assess the elements of various types of crimes including sex crimes, arson, and terrorism.1225.6.12

    13. 13

      Interpret sociological and demographic variables associated with various crimes.1225.6.13

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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1225 - Fundamentals of Public Safety Leadership

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