80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-04-04 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, 555 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson, GA, 30549, 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.

Senior Deputy: Advanced Report Writing
2025-03-26 08:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | Dougherty County Jail, 1302 Evelyn Avenue, Albany, GA, 31705, United States
P.O.S.T. Hours 16

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Senior Deputy: Court Services
2025-03-27 09:00 - 2025-03-28 17:00 | Peach County Sheriff’s Office, 1007 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA, 31030, 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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Jail Training Officer (JTO)
2025-03-31 08:00 - 2025-04-04 17:00 | Walton County Sheriff’s Office, 1425 S. Madison Avenue, Monroe, GA, 30655, 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:

Holiday Inn Express14450 Paras DriveCovington, GA 30014(470)-441-9500-or-Hampton Inn14460 Paras DriveCovington, GA 30014(678)-212-2500

Class begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31st at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th.

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 March 17, 2025.

Class is limited to 25 students.

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Training

Senior Deputy: Mental Commitments and Transports
2025-04-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 997 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA, 30116, United States
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P.O.S.T. Hours 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: Sex Offender Registry
2025-04-03 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

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.

Jail Training Officer (JTO)
2025-04-07 07:30 - 2025-04-11 17:00 | Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 7140 US Highway 17, Woodbine, GA, 31569, 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:

Holiday Inn Express110 Crown Pointe PkwyKingsland, GA 31548-or-Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham1323 E. King AveKingsland, GA 31548

Class begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 7th at the Camden County Sheriff’s Training Center, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11th.

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 March 24, 2025.

Class is limited to 20 students.

Registration

Training

The Onsite Coordinator for Camden County is Captain Rusty Prescott. He may be reached via email at rmprescott@camdensheriff.org or phone 912-674-4586.

Visit this page 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.

2025 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
2025-04-08 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00 | Epworth by the Sea, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
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The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains’ Division was created to promote the availability of chaplains to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the sheriffs and their staff, families, and members of the community.

Every year the Division offers a conference for chaplains who serve their Sheriff as a law enforcement chaplain. This year’s training will include the ADVANCED and BASIC course. Do not miss out!

Mark your calendar!Basic – April 8-11, 2025

Advanced – April 9-11, 2025

Join us at:

20-hour BASIC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training

Certified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.

Tuesday, April 86:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown Foyer7:00 pmTrainingJones AuditoriumWednesday, April 9 & Thursday April 108:00 am – 5:00 pmJones AuditoriumFriday, April 1111:00 amGraduationBrown Auditorium

20-hour ADVANCED Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training

Certified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.

Tuesday, April 86:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown Auditorium Wednesday, April 97:15 am – 7:45 amRegistrationBrown Auditorium 8:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumThursday, April 108:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumFriday, April 1111:00 amGraduationBrown Auditorium

Epworth by the Sea100 Arthur J. Moore DriveSt. Simons Island, Georgia 31522912-638-8688

Lodging & Meals:The cost of one-night lodging includes three meals. You must select the motel you wish to stay at on the property, make your reservations, and pay Epworth by credit card or check. Check-in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:30 am. Present a tax-exempt form at check-in to eliminate taxes.

Pitts MotelSingle per night with tax: $158.30Double per night with tax: $112.75Robertson InnSingle per night with tax: $178.25Double per night with tax: $121.15Turner LodgeSingle per night with tax: $187.70Double per night with tax: $130.60

Hotel ReservationsCall Epworth by the Sea @ 912-638-8688 and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains block, at whichever hotel you choose. The deadline to make reservations is April 4, 2025.Cancellation PolicyAny individual cancellation within 30 days of arrival date will forfeit your per person deposit.Any individual cancellation within 14 days of arrival date will forfeit the first night’s rate.Any individual cancellation within 72 hours of arrival date will forfeit the entire per person charges.CommutersThose who plan to commute daily to Epworth must purchase meal tickets at the front desk. Contact Epworth by the Sea for prices.

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

Registration deadline is April 4, 2025.

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

IMPORTANT! – During 2019, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised.

The 40-hour Basic Course now includes three parts. Prior to attending the 20-hour classroom instruction of the LE Chaplain’s Basic Course, the student must complete the following: (1) 5-hours of online training via zoom with GSA staff and (2) 16-hours of Peer & Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress with Crisis Support Solutions.

IMPORTANT! Conference attendance must be approved by the sheriff. Click here to download the Attendance Approval Form.

Registration & Lodging

Training & Lodging

Visit this site after April 1, 2025 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda, training materials, registration/training times, or other important information.

Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
2025-04-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States

Senior Deputy: Search Procedures
2025-04-08 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 a working knowledge of procedures commonly utilized to search for and locate wanted and/or missing persons.

Senior Deputy: Public Relations
2025-04-08 13:30 - 15:30 | 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 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: Ethics
2025-04-08 15:30 - 17:30 | 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 concept of ethics in law enforcement with the emphasis on the consequences of unethical officer behavior and improper officer interaction with suspects and victims.

Senior Deputy: Civil Process
2025-04-09 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 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.

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-04-14 08:00 - 2025-04-25 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.

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-04-14 08:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | Houston County Jail, 203 North Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, 31069, United States

New Jail Administrator Training
2025-04-16 08:00 - 2025-04-17 17:00 | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA, 30650, United States
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The New Jail Administrator Training is a two-day event specifically for jail administrators who have been in the position for less than one year; it could also serve as refresher training for veteran jail administrators. This 14-hour class will provide an overview of four areas pertinent to managing a safe and secure jail to include: jail standards, jail policy, strip searches and classification. The number of seats for this training is limited, and preference will be given to new jail administrators, so register early.

Join us at:

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

Holiday Inn Express1041 Ramada WayMadison, GA 30650706-342-9190Hampton Inn2021 Eatonton RoadMadison, GA 30650706-342-9003

Room Rate & Reservations:

If claiming tax-exempt status, provide your tax-exempt form to the hotel at check-in.

Please check your hotel confirmation to ensure you have the correct check-in and check-out date.

Wednesday, April 168:00 am – 8:30 amRegistration8:30 am – 4:00 pmTrainingThursday, April 178:30 am – 4:00 pmTraining

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

Certified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 12-14 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance.

Lunch will be provided both days.

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

Registration Deadline: April 4, 2025.

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Training

Visit this site after April 9, 2025 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda, training materials, registration/training times, or other important information.

Crime Scene Photography
2025-04-21 08:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | Truett McConnell University, 100 Alumni Dr, Cleveland, GA, 30563, United States

Medico-legal Death Investigation
2025-04-21 08:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | Truett McConnell University, 100 Alumni Dr, Cleveland, GA, 30563, United States

Mantracker 2025 Public Safety Training Conference
2025-04-22 08:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | GA

2025 New Chief Deputy Training and Command Staff Conference
2025-04-28 07:00 - 2025-05-02 12:00 | The Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Tom Hall Parkway, LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
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This two-day training provides specialized training for new chief deputies and upper-level command staff responsible for sheriff’s office operations. Training on topics relevant to the Office of Sheriff including budgeting, managing and dismissing employees, strategic planning, leadership and more will be provided

This two and a half day conference provides specialized training for all chief deputies and upper level command staff responsible for sheriff’s office operations. Extensive training on topics relevant to the Office of Sheriff and command staff responsibilities are scheduled. The focus will be on strategic planning, civil liabilities, leadership, certification of personnel, Office of Sheriff mandates, and more.

Great Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall Pkwy.LaGrange, GA 30240706-837-9653

The room rate is $99 + tax nightly (single or double occupancy) for Sheriff’s Office staff ONLY. 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.

Make your reservation by calling the Great Wolf Customer Contact Center at 1-844-473-9653 or visit their website at www.greatwolf.com/georgia.

You MUST reference “block code 2504GSAC” when making your reservation.

Check in is at 4:00 pm; check out is 11:00 am.

Reservations deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025 or until rooms are sold out. Make your reservations early as rooms are limited.

New Chief Deputy Training

Up to 14 hours P.O.S.T. credit may be earned if the training is attended in its entirety.

Sunday, April 274:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration – Registration BoothMonday, April 287:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Registration – Registration BoothCoffee / Breakfast Sandwich Provided in Training Room8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAINING12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch on your own1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.TRAININGTuesday, April 298:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAININGCoffee only provided 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch provided1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.TRAINING

Command Staff Conference

Up to 17 hours P.O.S.T. credit may be earned if the conference is attended in its entirety.

Tuesday, April 294:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration – Registration BoothWednesday, April 307:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Registration – Registration BoothCoffee provided in the training room8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAINING12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch on your own1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.TRAINING3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibitor show and receptionThursday, May 18:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAININGCoffee provided in the training room12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch provided1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.TRAININGFriday, May 28:30 a.m. – NoonTRAININGCoffee and breakfast sandwich provided in the training room

Registration fee is non-refundable after April 18, 2025.

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

Deadline to register for this event is April 18, 2025.

To attend both events, you MUST register for both.You can register for both at the same time by selecting one of each.

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Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00 | City of Pooler Fire-Rescue Headquarters and Station 1, 1093 S Rogers St, Pooler, GA, 31322, United States
The Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer Course (AAIR) is a performance level course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services (EMS) in active attack / shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active attack / shooter event through the rescue task force concept. This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack / shooter events and increase the effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communications and EMS when responding to these events.

Senior Deputy: Advanced Report Writing
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00 | 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 16

Jail Training Officer (JTO)
2025-05-05 08:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00 | Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, 555 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson, GA, 30549, 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:

Holiday Inn Express2958 Braselton Crossing LaneHoschton, GA 30517-or-LaQuinta Inn & Suites200 Kaival LaneBraselton, GA 30517

Class begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 5th at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 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 1, 2025.

Class is limited to 40 students.

Registration

Training

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-05-05 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00 | Walker County Sheriff’s Office, 105 South Duke Street, LaFayette, GA, 30728, United States

Senior Deputy: Court Services
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2025-05-08 17:00 | Dougherty County Jail, 1302 Evelyn Avenue, Albany, GA, 31705, United States

Senior Deputy: Court Services
2025-05-08 08:30 - 2025-05-09 17:30 | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Location and TimeDescriptionContact

P.O.S.T. Hours 16

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

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00 | Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA, 31601, 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.

Contact for Questions and Registration

80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00 | Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office, 17257 HWY 301, Statesboro, GA, 30458, United States

Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
2025-05-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA, 30680, 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.

Contact

Forensic Anthropology
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00 | Truett McConnell University, 100 Alumni Dr, Cleveland, GA, 30563, United States
