Officer Level Leadership
Leadership doesn’t start with rank. Every officer leads –whether they wear stripes or not.
Officer Level Leadership is built for those leading without rank and preparing for what comes next. This three-day immersive course is designed specifically for first-line officers andemerging leaders who want to strengthen their leadership mindset, communication skills, and influence on the job.
This course equips patrol officers, investigators, FTOs, and civilian personnel with practical tools to:
- Lead without formal authority
- Improve communication and de-escalation
- Strengthen team culture and morale
- Understand Liability and Duty to Intervene
- Take ownership of their role, their squad, and their career
Attendees leave with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose –and agencies see stronger engagement, improved retention, and healthier internal culture. This course is an investment that pays dividends on-and-off duty!
This class is designed for first-line law enforcement and fire service professional emerging leaders who do not hold formal rank or supervisory roles. Leadership is a choice. Choose it early!
Presenter
Captain Tim Plotts (ret.), Facilitator
Embassy Consulting Services
Captain Tim Plotts (Ret.) served 30 years with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, retiring as a troop commander (captain). Throughout his career, he was actively involved in field operations and training. As one of the earliest FBI-LEEDA instructors, he has delivered 275 leadership courses nationwide.
Captain Plotts holds a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University and a Master’s in Leadership and Management from Montreat College. He completed the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Management Program’s 101st session and attended the 242nd session of the FBI National Academy.
Recognized for his leadership, he received the inaugural William G. Hyatt Leadership Award and the Meritorious Service Award from the North Carolina Highway Patrol. He also played a key role in establishing the Western North Carolina Law Enforcement Leadership Academy.
In addition to his law enforcement career, Captain Plotts is a volunteer rapid response Chaplain. He enjoys spending quality time with family and friends in his free time.
This course is not open to formal supervisors or sergeants and above.
Click here to view or download the course flyer
Embassy training seminars are not open to the general public. Embassy reserves the right to restrict or deny enrollment or access to any individual.
*No refunds; substitutions will be permitted.
