Georgia Sheriffs' Association

Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
2024-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 3

Acquaint the deputy with the Office of Sheriff and the responsibilities and obligations one assumes both to the sheriff and to the community upon employment.

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Senior Deputy: Prisoner Transports
2024-12-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Acquaint the deputy with the procedures to be followed when transporting a prisoner outside the jail. Emphasis will be placed on the hazards and security issues associated with escorting and transporting prisoners.

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Senior Deputy: Ethics
2024-12-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Acquaint the deputy with the concept of ethics in law enforcement with the emphasis on the consequences of unethical officer behavior and improper officer interaction with suspects and victims.

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Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2024-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Provide the deputy with instruction concerning the various types of bonds and relationship of the courts to the bonding procedure.

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Senior Deputy: Search Procedures
2024-12-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, 1140 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Provide the deputy with a working knowledge of procedures commonly utilized to search for and locate wanted and/or missing persons.

Senior Deputy: Search Procedures
2024-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Provide the deputy with a working knowledge of procedures commonly utilized to search for and locate wanted and/or missing persons.

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Senior Deputy: Civil Process
2024-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Provide the deputy with a working knowledge of the types of civil process handled by the sheriff’s office, to include writs, summons, ejectment, procedures, and garnishment cases and other court orders such as extradition procedures and detainers.

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Senior Deputy: Mental Commitments and Transports
2024-12-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 4

Familiarize the deputy with the transportation of the mentally ill and the unique problems associated with such transportation. This block will also address the laws applicable to commitment of the mentally ill.

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Jail Training Officer (JTO)
2025-01-06 08:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00 | Hall County Jail, 1700 Barber Rd, Gainesville, GA, 30507, 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 opportunity 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:

Hilton Garden Inn1735 Browns Bridge RdGainesville, GA770-532-3396-or-Holiday Inn Express1189 Dawsonville HwyGainesville, GA770-533-5140

Class begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 6th at the Hall County Jail, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10th.

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 December 23, 2024.

Class is limited to 20 students.

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Training

The Onsite Coordinator for Hall County is Captain Stephen Wilbanks. He may be reached via email at swilbanks@hallcounty.org or phone 770-503-3123.

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-01-06 08:00 - 2025-01-17 17:00 | Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 997 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA, 30116, 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.

You must register for this training by contacting Brian Finley.

Senior Deputy: Crime Scene Management
2025-01-06 13:30 - 17:30 | Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, 1140 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 4

Provide the deputy with the correct techniques to use when arriving at a crime scene.

Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
2025-01-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 3

Acquaint the deputy with the Office of Sheriff and the responsibilities and obligations one assumes both to the sheriff and to the community upon employment.

Senior Deputy: Prisoner Transports
2025-01-07 12:30 - 14:30 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Acquaint the deputy with the procedures to be followed when transporting a prisoner outside the jail. Emphasis will be placed on the hazards and security issues associated with escorting and transporting prisoners.

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2025-01-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Provide the deputy with instruction concerning the various types of bonds and relationship of the courts to the bonding procedure.

Senior Deputy: Advanced Report Writing
2025-01-08 09:00 - 2025-01-09 17:00 | Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, 1140 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 16

Coin Operated Amusement Machine (COAM) Inspections
2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA, 30650, United States
GSA and the Georgia Lottery will host a free COAM training on January 8, 2025 from 10:00 am -11:00 am at GSA headquarters in Madison to educate agencies on the laws, rules, and regulations regarding COAM inspections.

There is no registration fee to attend. There are only 70 seats so please register now to reserve your seat. The clas will include an introduction for law enforcement on conducting COAM inspections and the financial reporting requirements.

Senior Deputy: Interpersonal Relations
2025-01-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, 1140 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 8

Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
2025-01-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2025-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States

Senior Deputy: Prisoner Transports
2025-01-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States

Senior Deputy: Domestic Violence
2025-01-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 4

Familiarize the deputy with the current DV Laws as well as the appropriate officer response.

Senior Deputy: Mental Commitments and Transports
2025-01-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States
Location and TimeDescriptionContact

P.O.S.T. Hours 4

Familiarize the deputy with the transportation of the mentally ill and the unique problems associated with such transportation. This block will also address the laws applicable to commitment of the mentally ill.

Senior Deputy: Search Procedures
2025-01-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States

Senior Deputy: Public Relations
2025-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States
Location and TimeDescriptionContact

P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Provide the deputy with the appropriate techniques in dealing with the media, the legal rights of the media, and how to negotiate certain tactics used by media personnel to gather information from law enforcement officers.

Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
2025-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Familiarize the deputy with the basic knowledge of the sex offender laws and the responsibility of the Sheriff’s office as it relates to registering sex offenders.

Senior Deputy: Ethics
2025-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, United States
Location and TimeDescriptionContact

P.O.S.T. Hours 2

Acquaint the deputy with the concept of ethics in law enforcement with the emphaisis on the consequences of unethical officer behavior and improper officer interaction with suspects and victims.

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-02-03 08:00 - 2025-02-14 17:00 | Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 2098 Greenland Rd, Blythe, GA, 30805, 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 Missy Sammons or Brent Loeffler at 770-914-1076.

Drone Assessment and Response Tactics
2025-02-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Columbia County BOE, 6000 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA, 30813, United States
The DART course provides emergency personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to detect, identity, track, assess, respond, and report Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) activity.

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-02-10 08:00 - 2025-02-21 17:00 | Ware County Sheriff’s Office, 3487 Harris Road, Waycross, GA, 31503, United States

2025 Jail Management Conference
2025-02-10 15:00 - 2025-02-13 12:30 | The Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Tom Hall Parkway, LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
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The Jail Management Conference will provide intensive training to sheriffs, jail administrators and jail supervisory personnel on management techniques to improve the operational effectiveness of the jail. In addition, this conference presents networking opportunities with jail managers across the state. Tentative training topics include: developing defensible policy and procedures, mental health issues in the jail setting, regional networking and more.

Join us at:

Great Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange, GA 30240

Room Rate & Reservations: The room rate is $99 per night. This rate is ONLY available to Sheriff’s Office staff.

The room rate is $99 + tax nightly (single or double occupancy) and there is no charge for parking. All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees (these fees are subject to change at the discretion of the state) and $5 state hotel-motel fee per night.

NOTE: To claim tax-exempt status, provide a tax-exempt form (1) one week prior to arrival. Forms are to be emailed to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the Group name, name of guest(s) and confirmation number.

Calling in your reservation is the only option to receive the special lodging rate.The call in number is 844-473-9653You MUST reference “block code 2502GSAJ” when making your reservation. Check in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am.

Reservations deadline: January 10, 2025 or until rooms are sold out. Make your reservations early as rooms are limited.Cancellation Policy: All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit in the form of a check or credit card. If you cancel within 72 hours prior to arrival, the deposit becomes non-refundable.

Registration: Monday, February 10, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Registration Booth and Tuesday, February 11, 7:30 am – 8:30 am at the Registration Booth

Training begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday, February 11 and concludes Thursday, February 13 at 12:30 pm.

The vendor show is scheduled during the afternoon of Tuesday, February 11.

A confirmation email will provide details of the schedule/events.

Certified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 15 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance of the conference.

Monday, February 10, 2025

Registration 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast provided

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TRAINING

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. TRAINING

3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TRAINING & Breakfast provided

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. TRAINING

Thursday, February 13, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TRAINING & Breakfast provided

12:30 p.m. Adjourn

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

Any staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.

Registration Deadline: February 3, 2025.

The registration confirmation email is sent to the email address in the Individual Completing this Form field only. Therefore, if you are NOT the attendee please forward a copy of the registration confirmation email to the attendee.

Registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.

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Lodging & Training

Visit this site after February 3, 2025 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda, training materials, registration/training times, or other important information.

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