Georgia Sheriffs' Association

Senior Deputy: Office of the Sheriff
2023-04-20 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, 2526 New Calhoun Highway Northeast, Rome, GA, 30161, United States
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Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2023-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Cairo Police Department, 55 3rd Ave NW, Cairo, GA, 39828, United States

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2023-04-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Candler County Sheriff’s Office, 1015 E. Hiawatha Street, Metter, GA, 30439, United States

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-05-12 17:00 | Walker County Sheriff’s Office, 105 South Duke Street, LaFayette, GA, 30728, United States
This mandated certification course provides basic training for jail officers.An employee supervising inmates – in any capacity – must be a certified jail officer.An online POST application MUST be completed and approved 2 days PRIOR to the class start date.

Questions? Contact Kim Slack or Bill Hallsworth at 770-914-1076.

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2023-05-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, 921 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, GA, 31799, United States

Senior Deputy: Court Services
2023-05-08 08:00 - 2023-05-09 17:00 | Forsyth County Public Safety Training Center, 3520 Settingdown Rd, Cumming, GA, 30028, United States

Open Records Training Seminar
2023-05-10 07:30 - 12:00 | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA, 30650, United States
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Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Law, all state, county, and municipal records, except those specifically exempted from being open to inspection by the general public, shall be open for a personal inspection by any citizen of this state at a reasonable time and place. It is those records not subject to public disclosure or portions of records that must be redacted that raises questions. It is critical that law enforcement be as well informed as possible regarding the laws governing the access of the public to the information that government has.

Due to the overwhelming requests for training on this topic, GSA is offering an Open Records for Law Enforcement training. Presented by Cheryl Payton with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, this approximate 4-hour class is scheduled for May 10, 2023. Each student will receive a copy of the 2014 edition of Georgia Law Enforcement and the Open Records Act “blue book”.

There is no registration fee for this class. The class is limited to 68 students. Please register early.

Registration deadline: April 26, 2023

The location for this training is:

The GSA will NOT reserve a block of rooms for students for this event. However, if you need lodging, you may consider these area hotels for accommodations Hotel Accommodations must be sought by the student, requesting the hotel’s government rate. Recommended hotels are:

Holiday Inn Express1041 Ramada LandMadison, GA 30650706-342-9190Government Rate $121The James Madison Inn2160 W Washington StMadison, GA 30650706-342-7040*Call for pricing – mention Law Enforcement Training at the GSAHampton Inn2021 Eatonton RoadMadison, GA 30650706-342-9003Government Rate $96

Wednesday, May 10 at: Georgia Sheriffs’ Association

Registration7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Training8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

You must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form.

Registration deadline is April 26, 2023

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Visit this site after May 5th for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda, training materials, changes to class location or registration/training times, or other important information.

Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
2023-05-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, 2526 New Calhoun Highway Northeast, Rome, GA, 30161, United States
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Senior Deputy: Ethics
2023-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Candler County Sheriff’s Office, 1015 E. Hiawatha Street, Metter, GA, 30439, United States

Senior Deputy: Civil Process
2023-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, 2526 New Calhoun Highway Northeast, Rome, GA, 30161, United States

Senior Deputy: Prisoner Transports
2023-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Candler County Sheriff’s Office, 1015 E. Hiawatha Street, Metter, GA, 30439, United States

Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
2023-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Warren County Sheriff’s Office, 169 GA Hwy 80 N, Warrenton, GA, 30828, United States

Senior Deputy: Crime Scene Management
2023-05-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Warren County Sheriff’s Office, 169 GA Hwy 80 N, Warrenton, GA, 30828, United States

Jail Training Officer (JTO)
2023-06-05 07:30 - 2023-06-09 17:00 | Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, 130 West First Street, Springfield, GA, 31329, United States
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The Jail Training Officer’s primary goal is to prepare the newly hired trainee to perform at an acceptable level and become an asset to the jail division. During this process, the JTO will train, observe, and evaluate the progress of each trainee. The mission of each JTO is to give each trainee the utmost opportunuty to succeed in his training, correct the trainee when mistakes are made, and maximize the safety of the trainee. In addition, this is the JTO’s introduction to leadership and advisory skills. This 40-hour training course will provide the JTO the knowledge and skills required as they prepare for future supervisory positions.

Employees of Georgia’s Sheriff’s offices serving as jail officers, demonstrating excellent knowledge of jail operations and exhibiting a desirable work ethic and commitment to excellence, possessing very good interpersonal skills and a willingness to train newly appointed jail officers, are excellent candidates as part of their respective facility’s Jail Training and Evaluation Program.

Upon passing the test and meeting the employment requirements, the student may apply for his JTO Certification through POST.

Pre-requiste: The student must be a P.O.S.T. certified jail officer with a minimum of three years jail officer experience, with the past year serving with your current agency.

Hotel Accommodations must be sought by the student, requesting the hotel’s government rate. Recommended hotels are:

Wingate-Port Wentworth7210 GA Highway 21, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-385-4260Super 8 by Wyndham Port Wentworth7200 GA Highway 21, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-965-9393Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham105 Travelers Way, Port Wentworth GA 31407800-329-1073Hampton Inn-Savannah7050 GA-21, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-966-2000Country Inn & Suites by Radisson200 Raley Road, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-428-5185Inn at Mulberry Grove101 Oleary Rd Port Wentworth GA 31407912-965-9666

Class begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5th at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9th.

A student must attend 95% of the course to receive P.O.S.T. credit and apply for JTO certification. Therefore, a student is dismissed from the course if more than two hours of the course is missed.

A written test scoring 80% or higher, AND passing the final practical, is required to pass this course. If the student fails the test or the practical, P.O.S.T, rules dictate a retest is NOT optional nor will the student receive credit for the course. The course must be attended in its entirety again.

Dress is business casual; no t-shirts. Jeans are allowed if neat and in good repair. Remember, you are a professional jail officer representing your sheriff’s office.

Bring pen and paper, and a positive attitude.

Each student will receive a copy of the JTEP Administrative Trainee Manual, JTO Student Manual, and other identified documentation.

You must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.

Registration deadline is May 22, 2023.

Class is limited to 20 students.

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The Onsite Coordinator for Effingham County is Lt. Derick Seckinger. He may be reached via email at dseckinger@effinghamcounty.org or phone 912-754-9715, Ext. 4240.

Visit this page after May 22, 2023 for additional details about the class. Essential details may include a tentative agenda, training materials, changes to class location or registration/training times, or other important information.

Senior Deputy: Crime Scene Management
2023-06-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Forsyth County Public Safety Training Center, 3520 Settingdown Rd, Cumming, GA, 30028, United States

Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
2023-06-06 08:30 - 11:30 | Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 7140 US Highway 17, Woodbine, GA, 31569, United States

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2023-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, 2526 New Calhoun Highway Northeast, Rome, GA, 30161, United States

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2023-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 7140 US Highway 17, Woodbine, GA, 31569, United States

Senior Deputy: Public Relations
2023-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Candler County Sheriff’s Office, 1015 E. Hiawatha Street, Metter, GA, 30439, United States

Senior Deputy: Mental Transports
2023-06-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 7140 US Highway 17, Woodbine, GA, 31569, United States

Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
2023-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 7140 US Highway 17, Woodbine, GA, 31569, United States

2023 Secondary Metals Recycling Training
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA, 30650, United States
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Limited seats – Admittance to the class will be on a first come, first serve basis.

The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association will conduct a specialized training class on the changes to the Secondary Metals Recycler law (SB 60).

This will be a joint training conducted by Sheriffs’ Association Staff and members of the Secondary Metals Industry.

Space is limited; register early.

The GSA will NOT reserve a block of rooms for students for this event. Suggested hotel accommodations are:

James Madison Inn260 W. Washington StreetMadison, GA 30650706-342-7040Holiday Inn Express1041 Ramada LaneMadison, GA 30650706-342-9190Hampton Inn2012 Eatonton RoadMadison, GA 30650706-342-9003

Please check your confirmation to ensure you have the correct check-in and check-out date. If claiming tax-exempt status, provide your tax-exempt form to the hotel at check-in.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Training: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. lunch will be provided

You must pre-register by completing this on-line registration form below.

The confirmation email is only received by the email address of the individual completing this form. If you are not the attendee please forward the confirmation email to the attendee.

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Dress: Business – casual dress is welcome, unless your agency requires you to wear your uniform; just remember you are representing your sheriff’s office. You may want to bring a jacket in case the classroom is chilly.

Senior Deputy: Prisoner Transports
2023-06-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, 921 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, GA, 31799, United States

Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
2023-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, 921 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, GA, 31799, United States

Senior Deputy: Court Services
2023-06-20 08:00 - 2023-06-21 17:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States

Senior Deputy: Civil Process
2023-06-20 08:30 - 17:30 | Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 7140 US Highway 17, Woodbine, GA, 31569, United States

Senior Deputy: Ethics
2023-06-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, 921 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, GA, 31799, United States

Senior Deputy: Crime Scene Management
2023-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States

Senior Deputy: Mental Transports
2023-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, 2526 New Calhoun Highway Northeast, Rome, GA, 30161, United States
