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Not that it was difficult... Being a lateral, I was able to demonstrate that I knew the job quickly so it was just a matter of getting the policy and different way of preparing things.
The hardest thing was getting used to having partners. I worked alone for three years, rarely having backup, or having them 30 plus minutes out... I would have to remind myself to delegate.
Biggest thing I can suggest to new recruits or even laterals... Don't be afraid to ask questions. We all process information differently... The worst thing you can do is say you got something, then do the opposite on a call. Thankfully, I have had no problem asking for clarification ever, so I didn't have that issue... But seeing other trainees fail to do it is tough to watch.
Now, I just have to improve my weak areas (CVC & DUI's... Strictly CHP at the old Dept.)!
The hardest thing was getting used to having partners. I worked alone for three years, rarely having backup, or having them 30 plus minutes out... I would have to remind myself to delegate.
Biggest thing I can suggest to new recruits or even laterals... Don't be afraid to ask questions. We all process information differently... The worst thing you can do is say you got something, then do the opposite on a call. Thankfully, I have had no problem asking for clarification ever, so I didn't have that issue... But seeing other trainees fail to do it is tough to watch.
Now, I just have to improve my weak areas (CVC & DUI's... Strictly CHP at the old Dept.)!
)... I still did it in 11 weeks, as I had to take this week off... Wife had our third child on Saturday.
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