2025 Civilian Supervisor Program
Program Dates:
February 25-27th
April 22-24th
June 23-25th
August 26-28th
October 20-22nd
December 15-17th
Course Info:
This 3-day course will provide civilian supervisors with ethical foundations of the role of a supervisor, provide practical application of interpersonal communications skills, give insight into Human Resources issues that supervisors are confronted with such as FMLA, ADA, EEO, Time & Attendance, and Absenteeism. Participants will learn about the value and importance of inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. The course will also focus on employment law, to include the formal process for discipline action and grievances. Supervisors will learn the basic steps of problem solving, conflict management, preparing a performance evaluation; and learn team-building skills.
Who should attend? The target audience for this course is civilian first line supervisors and/or aspiring supervisors.
Who should not attend? Sworn law enforcement or correctional certified supervisors and/or administrators, those individuals are required to attend the mandated First Line Supervisor & Administrator Programs (35 hours).
Please Note, this course is not approved for in-service hours. The topics covered in the Civilian Supervisor course are similar to those in First Line Supervisor - students should not take both courses. Cost is $60 for client-agencies with a maximum of 5 students per class. Class will run 8:30am-4:30pm daily at the Public Safety Education & Training Center in Sykesville, MD.
Please Contact Sarah Gray to register.
Email: sarahm.gray@maryland.gov
Project Wild
Wild About Bats
October - December 2024
Attention WILD educators! Get ready to celebrate #BatWeek with a professional development webinar to teach about bats and bat conservation. ProjectWILD is launching "WILD About Bats" a new course expansion from the 2023's Bat Blitz Online course.
Register/Purchase Here: https://conservationlearning.org/
MPS In-Service Training Opportunities
October 30th - Fall Interp Meeting
Location: Soldiers Delight
We hope you can join us at the 2024 Fall Interp Team Meeting & Potluck Luncheon! We encourage at least one person from each park/complex to participate, however all who are interested in interp are welcome. This meeting will be focused on discussions- from what went well for you this season to plans for future and what resources/support you would like to have from Headquarters.
November 4th and 5th - Close Quarters Defense
Location: Eastern Shore
Core Confidence – CQD training combined with stress inoculation and management instills the ability and confidence within each Ranger to instantaneously “dial” their level of intensity and action
dependent upon the situation. Immediately applicable for all male and female Rangers of all ages and
physical abilities, first responders, non law-enforcement public safety and emergency services, courts and security, child protective services and social workers.dependent upon the situation. Immediately applicable for all male and female Rangers of all ages and
November 7th - Interp Team Lunch & Learns - Mama Always Said Not To Pick Up Hitchhikers
Location: Virtual
Across the country tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Visitor Experience Specialist Sammy Zambon will share the strategies Virginia State Parks are using to educate the public about avoiding ticks and the pathogens they carry. This session will include information on how the program was developed, how it has been implemented, and how it is going. Sammy will also share digital copies of the resources being used to educate the public.
November 12th - Interp Team Lunch & Learn - Birding 101
Location: Virtual
Do you wish you knew more about those intriguing-looking birds you spot in your backyard or on your walks? Did you know that bill size and shape is an excellent indicator for what family any given bird belongs to, as well as their diet? Field marks such as color, wing bars, bill shape, lines around the face, and other indicators are useful for identifying birds that look similar. Discuss all these topics and more with Matt Felperin, NOVA Parks’ roving naturalist in an essential guide to what you see and hear designed for both beginning birders and those who want to take their skills to the next level.
November 18th and 22nd - Off-Season Spanish Training
Location: Pocomoke
Build your confidence in working with Spanish-speakers during various park and emergency focused scenarios. This training includes a short lecture reviewing translation resources and sessions of hands-on practice for working through the English/Spanish barrier with park patrons. Prepare yourself for the 2025 season and join us! If you have registered for this training, please fill out this form.
December 10th-13th - Certified Interpretive Guide Training
Location: Fort Frederick SP
If you work (or would like to work) at nature centers, parks, tour and cruise companies, zoos, museums, aquariums etc. helping visitors connect with our natural or cultural heritage this 32 – hour course is for you! The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) offers a professional certification program to recognize individuals who exhibit knowledge and skills necessary to assure quality interpretive services to all audiences. The goal of the CIG program is to provide consistent, high quality training for staff and volunteers on the basics of presenting interpretive programs. Certification is a way to document that you possess skills and knowledge that allow you to perform effectively in the interpretive profession.
Click here to access the MPS Training Calendar for In-Service Training Registration
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