BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Georgia Sheriffs' Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Georgia Sheriffs' Association
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Georgia Sheriffs' Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050247
CREATED:20250214T195209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200127Z
UID:10000652-1748433600-1748440800@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Ethics
DESCRIPTION:P.O.S.T. Hours 2 \n\n\n\nAcquaint 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-ethics-28/
LOCATION:Dougherty County Jail\, 1302 Evelyn Avenue\, Albany\, GA\, 31705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-ethics.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Capt. Mark Farley":MAILTO:mfarley@dougherty.ga.us
GEO:31.594602332497;-84.121075267024
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dougherty County Jail 1302 Evelyn Avenue Albany GA 31705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1302 Evelyn Avenue:geo:-84.121075267024,31.594602332497
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050247
CREATED:20250214T191732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200209Z
UID:10000650-1748419200-1748426400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Search Procedures
DESCRIPTION:P.O.S.T. Hours 2 \n\n\n\nProvide the deputy with a working knowledge of procedures commonly utilized to search for and locate wanted and/or missing persons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-search-procedures-27/
LOCATION:Dougherty County Jail\, 1302 Evelyn Avenue\, Albany\, GA\, 31705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-search-procedures.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Capt. Mark Farley":MAILTO:mfarley@dougherty.ga.us
GEO:31.594602332497;-84.121075267024
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dougherty County Jail 1302 Evelyn Avenue Albany GA 31705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1302 Evelyn Avenue:geo:-84.121075267024,31.594602332497
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050247
CREATED:20250402T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T150445Z
UID:10000684-1747666800-1747674000@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Prisoner Transports
DESCRIPTION:P.O.S.T. Hours 2 \n\n\n\nAcquaint 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-prisoner-transports-25/
LOCATION:Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room\, 652 Barrow Park Drive\, Winder\, GA\, 30680\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-prisoner-transport.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Chandler":MAILTO:phillip.chandler@barrowsheriff.com
GEO:33.992298510766;-83.721959340199
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room 652 Barrow Park Drive Winder GA 30680 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=652 Barrow Park Drive:geo:-83.721959340199,33.992298510766
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050247
CREATED:20250402T150202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T150210Z
UID:10000683-1747659600-1747666800@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Bonding Procedures
DESCRIPTION:P.O.S.T. Hours 2 \n\n\n\nProvide the deputy with instruction concerning the various types of bonds and relationship of the courts to the bonding procedure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-bonding-procedures-30/
LOCATION:Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room\, 652 Barrow Park Drive\, Winder\, GA\, 30680\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-bonding-procedures.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Chandler":MAILTO:phillip.chandler@barrowsheriff.com
GEO:33.992298510766;-83.721959340199
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room 652 Barrow Park Drive Winder GA 30680 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=652 Barrow Park Drive:geo:-83.721959340199,33.992298510766
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050247
CREATED:20250204T185725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T185810Z
UID:10000605-1747641600-1748019600@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Forensic Anthropology
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/forensic-anthropology/
LOCATION:Truett McConnell University\, 100 Alumni Dr\, Cleveland\, GA\, 30563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local & State,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250402T145751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T145755Z
UID:10000682-1747641600-1747652400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Office of Sheriff
DESCRIPTION:P.O.S.T. Hours 3 \n\n\n\nAcquaint the deputy with the Office of Sheriff and the responsibilities and obligations one assumes both to the sheriff and to the community upon employment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-office-of-sheriff-21/
LOCATION:Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room\, 652 Barrow Park Drive\, Winder\, GA\, 30680\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-office-of-sheriff.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Chandler":MAILTO:phillip.chandler@barrowsheriff.com
GEO:33.992298510766;-83.721959340199
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room 652 Barrow Park Drive Winder GA 30680 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=652 Barrow Park Drive:geo:-83.721959340199,33.992298510766
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250205T183553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T213417Z
UID:10000634-1747036800-1748019600@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Missy Sammons or Brent Loeffler at 770-914-1076.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/80-45-hour-basic-jail-officer-course-48/
LOCATION:Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office\, 17257 HWY 301\, Statesboro\, GA\, 30458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bjoc.png
GEO:32.3835021;-81.8005724
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office 17257 HWY 301 Statesboro GA 30458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17257 HWY 301:geo:-81.8005724,32.3835021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241230T214700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T204912Z
UID:10000582-1747036800-1748019600@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact for Questions and Registration
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/80-45-hour-basic-jail-officer-course-43/
LOCATION:Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office\, 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd\, Valdosta\, GA\, 31601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local & State,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bjoc.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Dukes":MAILTO:jdukes@lowndescounty.com
GEO:30.8056677;-83.2703815
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office 562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd Valdosta GA 31601 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=562 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd:geo:-83.2703815,30.8056677
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241211T203154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200311Z
UID:10000578-1746693000-1746811800@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Court Services
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 16 \n\n\n\nFamiliarize the deputy with the procedures for protecting courtrooms\, court officers\, defendants\, witnesses\, jurors and visitors.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-court-services-25/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court\, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway\, Cumming\, GA\, 30040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-court-services.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Krause":MAILTO:SOTrainingRequest@forsythco.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250214T191429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T205155Z
UID:10000649-1746604800-1746723600@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Court Services
DESCRIPTION:P.O.S.T. Hours 16 \n\n\n\nFamiliarize the deputy with the procedures for protecting courtrooms\, court officers\, defendants\, witnesses\, jurors and visitors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-court-services-26/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Dougherty County Jail\, 1302 Evelyn Avenue\, Albany\, GA\, 31705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-court-services.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Capt. Mark Farley":MAILTO:mfarley@dougherty.ga.us
GEO:31.594602332497;-84.121075267024
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dougherty County Jail 1302 Evelyn Avenue Albany GA 31705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1302 Evelyn Avenue:geo:-84.121075267024,31.594602332497
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250203T175659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T213326Z
UID:10000600-1746432000-1747414800@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Missy Sammons or Brent Loeffler at 770-914-1076.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/80-45-hour-basic-jail-officer-course-46/
LOCATION:Walker County Sheriff’s Office\, 105 South Duke Street\, LaFayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bjoc.png
GEO:34.7043906;-85.2805327
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Walker County Sheriff’s Office 105 South Duke Street LaFayette GA 30728 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=105 South Duke Street:geo:-85.2805327,34.7043906
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250219T205449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T204744Z
UID:10000672-1746432000-1746810000@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Jail Training Officer (JTO)
DESCRIPTION:Jail Training Officer CertificationLodgingTraining InformationRegistrationContact Us\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nEmployees 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. \n\n\n\nUpon passing the test and meeting the employment requirements\, the student may apply for his JTO Certification through POST. \n\n\n\nPre-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. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Accommodations must be sought by the student\, requesting the hotel’s government rate. Recommended hotels are: \n\n\n\nHoliday Inn Express2958 Braselton Crossing LaneHoschton\, GA 30517-or-LaQuinta Inn & Suites200 Kaival LaneBraselton\, GA 30517\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass 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.\n\n\n\nA 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.\n\n\n\nA 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.\n\n\n\nDress 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.\n\n\n\nBring pen and paper\, and a positive attitude.\n\n\n\nEach student will receive a copy of the JTEP Administrative Trainee Manual\, JTO Student Manual\, and other identified documentation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is May 1\, 2025.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 40 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/jail-training-officer-jto-17/
LOCATION:Jackson County Sheriff’s Office\, 555 Stan Evans Drive\, Jefferson\, GA\, 30549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/jail-training-officer-jto.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:34.141476;-83.5593811
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jackson County Sheriff’s Office 555 Stan Evans Drive Jefferson GA 30549 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=555 Stan Evans Drive:geo:-83.5593811,34.141476
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250110T155712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T130209Z
UID:10000585-1746086400-1746205200@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Advanced Report Writing
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours  16
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-advanced-report-writing-14/
LOCATION:Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room\, 652 Barrow Park Drive\, Winder\, GA\, 30680\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-advanced-report-writing.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Chandler":MAILTO:phillip.chandler@barrowsheriff.com
GEO:33.992298510766;-83.721959340199
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room 652 Barrow Park Drive Winder GA 30680 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=652 Barrow Park Drive:geo:-83.721959340199,33.992298510766
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250129T141658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T141737Z
UID:10000598-1745827200-1746205200@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Active Attack Integrated Response Train-the-Trainer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/active-attack-integrated-response-train-the-trainer-2/
LOCATION:City of Pooler Fire-Rescue Headquarters and Station 1\, 1093 S Rogers St\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local & State,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250206T193037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T143810Z
UID:10000635-1745823600-1746187200@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:2025 New Chief Deputy Training and Command Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:New Chief Deputy Training April 28-29Command Staff Conference April 30-May 2LodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact Us\n\nThis 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 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall Pkwy.LaGrange\, GA 30240706-837-9653 \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nNote: 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. \n\n\n\nMake your reservation by calling the Great Wolf Customer Contact Center at 1-844-473-9653 or visit their website at www.greatwolf.com/georgia. \n\n\n\nYou MUST reference “block code 2504GSAC” when making your reservation. \n\n\n\nCheck in is at 4:00 pm; check out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations deadline: Friday\, March 28\, 2025 or until rooms are sold out. Make your reservations early as rooms are limited. \n\n\n\n\n\nNew Chief Deputy Training\n\n\n\nUp to 14 hours P.O.S.T. credit may be earned if the training is attended in its entirety.  \n\n\n\nSunday\, 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\n\n\n\nCommand Staff Conference\n\n\n\nUp to 17 hours P.O.S.T. credit may be earned if the conference is attended in its entirety.  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fee is non-refundable after April 18\, 2025.\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nDeadline to register for this event is April 18\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\nTo attend both events\, you MUST register for both.You can register for both at the same time by selecting one of each.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-command-staff-conference-and-new-chief-deputy-training/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/command-staff-conference.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:32.9950167;-85.0254838
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Great Wolf Lodge 150 Tom Hall Parkway LaGrange GA 30240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 Tom Hall Parkway:geo:-85.0254838,32.9950167
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250218T200213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T200341Z
UID:10000671-1745308800-1745600400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Mantracker 2025 Public Safety Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/mantracker-2025-public-safety-training-conference/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Local & State,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250204T185318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T185525Z
UID:10000604-1745222400-1745600400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Medico-legal Death Investigation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/medico-legal-death-investigation/
LOCATION:Truett McConnell University\, 100 Alumni Dr\, Cleveland\, GA\, 30563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local & State,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250204T184752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T185048Z
UID:10000603-1745222400-1745600400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Crime Scene Photography
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/crime-scene-photography/
LOCATION:Truett McConnell University\, 100 Alumni Dr\, Cleveland\, GA\, 30563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local & State,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250128T152733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T204735Z
UID:10000596-1744790400-1744909200@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:New Jail Administrator Training
DESCRIPTION:New Jail Administrator TrainingLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe GSA will NOT reserve a block of rooms for students for this event. Suggested hotel accommodations are: \n\n\n\nHoliday Inn Express1041 Ramada WayMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9190Hampton Inn2021 Eatonton RoadMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9003\n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations:\n\n\n\nIf claiming tax-exempt status\, provide your tax-exempt form to the hotel at check-in. \n\n\n\nPlease check your hotel confirmation to ensure you have the correct check-in and check-out date. \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 168:00 am – 8:30 amRegistration8:30 am – 4:00 pmTrainingThursday\, April 178:30 am – 4:00 pmTraining\n\n\n\nA confirmation email will provide details of the schedule/events. \n\n\n\n\nCertified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 12-14 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance.\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided both days.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 4\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/new-jail-administrator-training/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-jail-administrator.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:33.568375323607;-83.467374769346
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Georgia Sheriffs’ Association 1000 Sheriffs Way Madison GA 30650 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Sheriffs Way:geo:-83.467374769346,33.568375323607
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250206T214203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T213239Z
UID:10000636-1744617600-1745600400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Missy Sammons or Brent Loeffler at 770-914-1076.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/80-45-hour-basic-jail-officer-course-49/
LOCATION:Houston County Jail\, 203 North Perry Pkwy\, Perry\, GA\, 31069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bjoc.png
GEO:32.469803135454;-83.700497076469
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston County Jail 203 North Perry Pkwy Perry GA 31069 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=203 North Perry Pkwy:geo:-83.700497076469,32.469803135454
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241126T142921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T213147Z
UID:10000562-1744617600-1745600400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou must register for this training by contacting Brian Finley.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/80-45-hour-basic-jail-officer-course-37/
LOCATION:Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 997 Newnan Road\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bjoc.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Finley":MAILTO:bfinley@carrollsheriff.com
GEO:33.567098895495;-85.04867930421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center 997 Newnan Road Carrollton GA 30116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=997 Newnan Road:geo:-85.04867930421,33.567098895495
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241118T194557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200458Z
UID:10000545-1744185600-1744218000@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Civil Process
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 8 \n\n\n\nProvide 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-civil-process-25/
LOCATION:Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room\, 652 Barrow Park Drive\, Winder\, GA\, 30680\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-civil-process.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Chandler":MAILTO:phillip.chandler@barrowsheriff.com
GEO:33.992298510766;-83.721959340199
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Training Room 652 Barrow Park Drive Winder GA 30680 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=652 Barrow Park Drive:geo:-83.721959340199,33.992298510766
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241211T202946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200558Z
UID:10000577-1744126200-1744133400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 2 \n\n\n\nAcquaint 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-ethics-26/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court\, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway\, Cumming\, GA\, 30040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-ethics.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Krause":MAILTO:SOTrainingRequest@forsythco.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241211T202751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200647Z
UID:10000576-1744119000-1744126200@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 2 \n\n\n\nProvide 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-public-relations-29/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court\, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway\, Cumming\, GA\, 30040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-public-relations.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Krause":MAILTO:SOTrainingRequest@forsythco.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241211T202538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200736Z
UID:10000575-1744108200-1744115400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Search Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 2   \n\n\n\nProvide the deputy with a working knowledge of procedures commonly utilized to search for and locate wanted and/or missing persons.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-search-procedures-25/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court\, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway\, Cumming\, GA\, 30040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-search-procedures.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Krause":MAILTO:SOTrainingRequest@forsythco.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241211T202346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T200855Z
UID:10000574-1744101000-1744108200@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 2   \n\n\n\nFamiliarize 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-sex-offender-registry-28/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Court\, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway\, Cumming\, GA\, 30040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-sex-offender-registry.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Krause":MAILTO:SOTrainingRequest@forsythco.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20250127T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T202536Z
UID:10000595-1744099200-1744390800@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:2025 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 Chaplains ConferenceConference ScheduleLodgingRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nEvery 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! \n\n\n\nMark your calendar!Basic – April 8-11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAdvanced – April 9-11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20-hour BASIC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, 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\n\n\n\n20-hour ADVANCED Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\nEpworth by the Sea100 Arthur J. Moore DriveSt. Simons Island\, Georgia 31522912-638-8688 \n\n\n\nLodging & 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. \n\n\n\nPitts 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\n\n\n\nHotel 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is April 4\, 2025.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT! – During 2019\, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised. \n\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT! Conference attendance must be approved by the sheriff. Click here to download the Attendance Approval Form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-law-enforcement-chaplains-conference/
LOCATION:Epworth by the Sea\, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chaplains-conference.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:31.172676613712;-81.406188487334
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Epworth by the Sea 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive St. Simons Island GA 31522 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Arthur J. Moore Drive:geo:-81.406188487334,31.172676613712
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241031T143719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T185240Z
UID:10000534-1744011000-1744390800@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Jail Training Officer (JTO)
DESCRIPTION:Jail Training Officer CertificationLodgingTraining InfoRegistrationContact UsFinal Details\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nEmployees 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. \n\n\n\nUpon passing the test and meeting the employment requirements\, the student may apply for his JTO Certification through POST. \n\n\n\nPre-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. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Accommodations must be sought by the student\, requesting the hotel’s government rate. Recommended hotels are: \n\n\n\nHoliday Inn Express110 Crown Pointe PkwyKingsland\, GA 31548-or-Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham1323 E. King AveKingsland\, GA 31548\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass 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.\n\n\n\nA 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.\n\n\n\nA 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.\n\n\n\nDress 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.\n\n\n\nBring pen and paper\, and a positive attitude.\n\n\n\nEach student will receive a copy of the JTEP Administrative Trainee Manual\, JTO Student Manual\, and other identified documentation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is March 24\, 2025.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 20 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/jail-training-officer-jto-14/
LOCATION:Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 7140 US Highway 17\, Woodbine\, GA\, 31569\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/jail-training-officer-jto.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:30.9675111;-81.7213418
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden County Sheriff’s Office Training Center 7140 US Highway 17 Woodbine GA 31569 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7140 US Highway 17:geo:-81.7213418,30.9675111
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241030T140626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T205347Z
UID:10000527-1743685200-1743692400@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Sex Offender Registry
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 2   \n\n\n\nFamiliarize 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-sex-offender-registry-25/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 997 Newnan Road\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-sex-offender-registry.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Finley":MAILTO:bfinley@carrollsheriff.com
GEO:33.567098895495;-85.04867930421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center 997 Newnan Road Carrollton GA 30116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=997 Newnan Road:geo:-85.04867930421,33.567098895495
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050248
CREATED:20241030T140419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T205207Z
UID:10000526-1743667200-1743681600@georgiasheriffs.org
SUMMARY:Senior Deputy: Mental Commitments and Transports
DESCRIPTION:Location and TimeDescriptionContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O.S.T. Hours 4 \n\n\n\nFamiliarize 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.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/senior-deputy-mental-commitments-and-transports-9/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 997 Newnan Road\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Deputy,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://georgiasheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sd-mental-transports.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Finley":MAILTO:bfinley@carrollsheriff.com
GEO:33.567098895495;-85.04867930421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Center 997 Newnan Road Carrollton GA 30116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=997 Newnan Road:geo:-85.04867930421,33.567098895495
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR