Senior Deputy: Civil Process
2026-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dougherty County Jail, 1302 Evelyn Avenue, Albany, GA, 31705, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 8

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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80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-20 17:00 | Dougherty County Jail, 1302 Evelyn Avenue, Albany, GA, 31705, 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.

2026 Jail Management Conference
2026-02-09 16:00 - 2026-02-12 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 844-474-9653You MUST reference “block code 2602GSAM” when making your reservation. Check in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am.

Reservations deadline: January 9, 2026 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 9, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Registration Booth and Tuesday, February 10, 8:00 am – 8:30 am at the Registration Booth

Training begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday, February 10 and concludes Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 pm.

The vendor show is scheduled during the afternoon of Tuesday, February 10.

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.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Sandwich Provided

8:30 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. TRAINING

11:35 a.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 11, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TRAINING

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. TRAINING

Thursday, February 12, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TRAINING & Breakfast Sandwich 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 2, 2026.

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.

Registration

Lodging & Training

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Senior Deputy: Civil Process
2026-02-10 08:30 - 17:00 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States

Senior Deputy: Advanced Report Writing
2026-02-16 08:00 - 2026-02-17 17:00 | Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, 1551 GA-212 W, Monticello, GA, 31064, United States

Jail Training Officer (JTO)
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, 555 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson, GA, 30549, United States
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.

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00 | Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, 137 Hayes Glass Drive, Bremen, Georgia, 30110, United States

Senior Deputy: Crime Scene Management
2026-02-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Houston County Jail, 203 North Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, 31069, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 4

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

Senior Deputy: Court Services
2026-02-24 08:00 - 2026-02-25 17:00 | Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 296 Old Praters Mill Road NE,, Dalton, GA, 30721, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 16

Familiarize the deputy with the procedures for protecting courtrooms, court officers, defendants, witnesses, jurors and visitors.

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Senior Deputy: Domestic Violence
2026-02-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Houston County Jail, 203 North Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, 31069, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 4

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

Jail Training Officer (JTO)
2026-03-02 07:30 - 17:00 | Ware County Sheriff’s Office, 3487 Harris Road, Waycross, GA, 31503, United States

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 | Clarke County Training Center, 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GA, 30605, 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.

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Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
2026-03-04 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, 1551 GA-212 W, Monticello, GA, 31064, United States

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2026-03-04 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, 1551 GA-212 W, Monticello, GA, 31064, United States

Senior Deputy: Crime Scene Management
2026-03-04 13:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-11 13:30 - 17:30 | Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, 1551 GA-212 W, Monticello, GA, 31064, United States

Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
2026-03-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Houston County Jail, 203 North Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, 31069, United States
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: Civil Process
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 296 Old Praters Mill Road NE,, Dalton, GA, 30721, United States

Senior Deputy: Civil Process
2026-03-05 08:30 - 17:30 | Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, 1551 GA-212 W, Monticello, GA, 31064, United States

Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Houston County Jail, 203 North Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, 31069, 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.

Senior Deputy: Mental Transports
2026-03-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Houston County Jail, 203 North Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, 31069, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 4

The purpose of this training is to 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: Advanced Report Writing
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-10 17:00 | Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 997 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA, 30116, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 16

Senior Deputy: Domestic Violence
2026-03-10 08:30 - 12:30 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 4

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

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Senior Deputy: Mental Transports
2026-03-10 13:30 - 17:30 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 4

The purpose of this training is to 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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Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
2026-03-11 08:00 - 11:00 | Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 997 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA, 30116, 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: Bonding Procedures
2026-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 997 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA, 30116, 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: Prisoner Transports
2026-03-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 997 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA, 30116, 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: Search Procedures
2026-03-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Houston County Jail, 203 North Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, 31069, 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.
