Preparing for Promotion: A Guide for Public Safety Assessment Centers [Loose Leaf]

Rick Michelson (Author), Pat Maher (Author), Barbara Curran (Editor), Rick Michaelson (Author), Pat Maher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2001

Geared for a public safety audience, of fire, police, corrections and federal law enforcement, this book demystifies the Assessment Center process for Public Safety promotional exams. The text includes not only information about the history and concepts of assessment centers, but their direct application to not only the testing process, but the job itself that you are promoting to. This new edition also includes chapters on concepts of supervision and management, as well as succession planning and workforce development. The book includes valuable information on each of the major exercises: In-Basket, Employee-Counseling, Oral presentations, written presentations as well as help with oral panels. Many police, fire, corrections and federal agents have used this book to not only help them promote, but help them become better supervisors and managers. KSA Ltd. may be found at assessmentcenter.org, and also conduct workshops nationally. (Formerly: Preparing for Promotion: A Guide for Public Safety Assessment Centers)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dear Rick and Amy (Mitchell-co-instructor) I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!! I took your KSA Assessment class at NLVPD on 3-26-06. I also read the book you authored, thoroughly. Between the book and the class, I was more than prepared- I was confident. You gave me the extra edge, the extra little push that I needed to take me to the top. From your class, I remember you saying; use picture stories, quote an author, sell yourself since if you don't say it, they won't know your skills and abilities and tons of acronyms! They all helped and I used them all! In fact- when all was said and done- I scored in the 90's and I was #1 on the Lieutenants Promotional List. Thank you so much for all you do!! --Tiffany Morey, NLVPD --Tiffany Morey, NLVPD

Rick, you and your team really put together a awesome preparation class, now I know why you came so highly recommended, the class was great! Thank you for taking the time and sharing so much valuable information, I know that I am going to do a better now, since I have attended your class. (Clark County Fire - BC Candidate) Feb. 07 - -Clark Co. Fire Candidate for B/C --Clark Co. Fire

Rick. just wanted to let you know that I was promoted to Lieutenant yesterday... You have helped us to succeed as well as other members at the Vallejo Police Department. Through your KSA program you have helped me promote to Corporal, Sergeant and now Lieutenant. I am currently assigned as the Operations Manager at the Northern California Computer Crimes Task Force. Keep up the good work. Thanks, Lt. Ken Weaver 2/21/07 --Ken Weaver, Vallejo PD

About the Author

Rick Michelson, MPA, has over 30 years of public safety experience and has written several articles and texts on assessment center preparation.

Pat Maher, Ph.D. is a former police lieutenant who has written and taught extensively on the assessment center method, including legal issues and test validation. Mr. Maher also has an assessor manual available for those who wish to train to become assessors themselves.

Mr. Maher has administrated many assessment centers for both business and public safety promotionals.

Product Details

• Loose Leaf: 190 pages
• Publisher: KSA Ltd.; 3rd. Ed. edition (2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930466323
• ISBN-13: 978-1930466326
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,033,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have If You Are Serious About Getting Promoted, February 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Preparing for Promotion; A guide for Law Enforcement Assessment Centers (Paperback)

I can't believe that no one has spoken about this book yet. If you wanting to know about assessment centers, than this one is for you. I have purchased several books in this field and this one is the best. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for another addition.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Things you never thought of, February 24, 2006

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Thomas P. Dundon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Preparing for Promotion: A Guide for Public Safety Assessment Centers (Loose Leaf)

This book has much to offer to a promotional candidate. Much of the material may not apply to your specific employment situation, but there is enough information that applies to all that makes this worth the price. Learning the science behind the assessment center will key you in to presenting the right behavior at the right time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good tool for identifying necessary skills for leadership, March 27, 2001

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C. McKim (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Preparing for Promotion; A guide for Law Enforcement Assessment Centers (Paperback)

I enjoyed the content of this book greatly. The term "assessement center" often has an enigmatic aura and is intimidating to the inexperienced. This book breaks down the components of an assesment center, defines what personal qualities are evaluated, gives the reasons for such evaluations, and offers suggestions as to how one can develop the evaluated qualities and skills. If you're looking for a way to "beat" the assessment center, look elsewhere - here you will find honest counsil on how to improve your leadership abilities.

One complaint, however, is that there are grammatical and typographical errors to the level of distraction. There were so many, in fact, that the book's credibility came into question for me.