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SUMMARY:2026 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Chaplains ConferenceConference ScheduleLodgingRegistrationContact Us\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 14-17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nAdvanced – April 15-17\, 2026 \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 146:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown Foyer7:00 pmTrainingJones AuditoriumWednesday\, April 15 & Thursday April 168:00 am – 5:00 pmJones AuditoriumFriday\, April 1711:00 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 146:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown AuditoriumWednesday\, April 157:15 am – 7:45 amRegistrationBrown Auditorium8:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumThursday\, April 168:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumFriday\, April 1711:00 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: $162.50Double per night with tax: $115.90Robertson InnSingle per night with tax: $183.50Double per night with tax: $126.40Turner LodgeSingle per night with tax: $192.95Double per night with tax: $134.80\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 10\, 2026.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 10\, 2026.\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
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2026-law-enforcement-chaplains-conference/
LOCATION:Epworth by the Sea\, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 Jail Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Jail Management ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Details \n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: The room rate is $99 per night.  This rate is ONLY available to Sheriff’s Office staff. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \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\nCalling 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. \n\n\n\nReservations 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 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\n\n\n\nTraining begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday\, February 10 and concludes Thursday\, February 12 at 12:30 pm.\n\n\n\nThe vendor show is scheduled during the afternoon of Tuesday\, February 10.\n\n\n\nA confirmation email will provide details of the schedule/events.\n\n\n\nCertified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 15 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance of the conference.\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Sandwich Provided\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n11:35 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TRAINING & Breakfast Sandwich Provided\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. Adjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nAny staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 2\, 2026.\n\n\n\nThe 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.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging & Training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to view the agenda.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2026-jail-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@georgiasheriffs.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Sex Offender Registry: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:2025 SOR: The BasicsLodgingSchedule of EventsClass RequirementRegistrationContact UsFinal Class Details\n\nThe Office of Sheriff is mandated by law to register sex offenders. This complicated process requires specialized training to effectively enforce the sex offender registry statutes. Sheriff’s office personnel who are newly assigned to Sex Offender Registration and Enforcement\, have not received any formal training\, or feel they need a refresher on the basics\, are strongly encouraged to attend. This 14-hour course will cover the sex offender laws and basic registration & enforcement procedures. \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 LaneMadison\, GA 30650706.342.9190Hampton Inn2012 Eatonton RoadMadison\, GA 30650706.342.9003James Madison Inn260 W. Washington StreetMadison\, GA 30650706.342.704\n\n\n\nPlease check your hotel confirmation to ensure you have the correct check-in and check-out date. If claiming tax-exempt status\, provide your tax-exempt form to the hotel at check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease check your hotel confirmation to ensure you have the correct check-in and check-out date. If claiming tax-exempt status\, provide your tax-exempt form to the hotel at check-in. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 8:30 am – 9:00 am (Training Lobby)\n\n\n\nTraining: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 19 2025 \n\n\n\n\nTraining: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student: \n\n\n\n\nBring a laptop or tablet to the class and\n\n\n\nObtain a user ID and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training from the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing this on-line registration form below.\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\n*Note: The SOR Basic 101 training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student obtain a user id and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training. Request forms for SORT and SSL VPN user id and passwords are available on the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us \n\n\n\n\nDress: Business – casual dress is welcome\, unless your agency requires you to wear your uniform; just remember you are representing your sheriff’s office. You may want to bring a jacket in case the classroom is chilly.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-sex-offender-registry-the-basics-2/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Civil Process Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Civil Process SeminarLodgingSchedule of EventsClass RequirementsRegistrationContact Us\n\nThe Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy will conduct a Civil Process Seminar. The training will provide a working knowledge of civil process to include writs\, summons\, ejectment\, procedures\, and other court orders. Advanced topics will also include\, Fifa’s\, garnishments\, etc. Each student will receive a copy of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Civil Process Manual as part of this training. \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 Express1040 Ramada LandMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9190Government Rate: $121Hampton Inn2021 Eatonton RoadMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9003Government Rate $96\n\n\n\n***You must present your tax-exempt forms to the hotel at check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 16Registration Onsite8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Training Room LobbyTraining9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Training RoomWednesday\, September 17Training9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Training Room\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions or concerns about specific documents you are dealing with locally such as writs\, summons\, ejectment procedures\, other court orders\, Fifa’s\, garnishments\, or others – bring a copy of the document(s) with you and we will discuss in detail the question and correct procedure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing this form.\n\n\n\nDeadline to register for this event is September 7.\n\n\n\nClass capacity is 70 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/civil-process-seminar-3/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Sex Offender Registry Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sex Offender Registry ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationTraining TopicsContact UsFinal Training Details\n\nThe Georgia’s Sex Offender Registry statutes continue to significantly impact the manner in which offenders are registered and tracked\, placing additional responsibilities on each sheriff’s office. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy continues its commitment of providing ongoing support and training on mandates imposed on the Office of Sheriff. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240(706) 837-9653 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: Contact Great Wolf Lodge by calling the Central Reservations Department at 1-844-473-9653 or online at www.greatwolf.com/georgia and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association block with Reservation Code: 2511GSAS. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nNOTE: To claim tax-exempt status\, provide a tax-exempt form (1) one week prior to arrival. The reservation(s) must be made in the name of the individual who is tax exempt and paid with the organizations’ credit card or certified check. E-mail tax exempt forms to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the group name – 2511GSAS\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nCheck in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations Deadline: July 25\, 2025 or until the reservation block is full. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit in the form of a check or credit card. Deposits are non-refundable unless individual cancellation is received more than 72 hours prior to arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is for all personnel who are involved with the registration\, tracking\, and prosecution of a sex offender. Each sheriff’s office is encouraged to send at least one representative to this conference. \n\n\n\nDate:Tuesday\, August 26 – Thursday\, August 28Training:Training begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday; concludes at noon on Thursday.Registration Fee:$350; you must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form. No cancellation refunds will be issued after July 25. Deadline to register: July 25.Registration on-site:Monday\, August 25\, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm andTuesday\, August 26\, 7:30 am – 8:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the general sessions\, various breakout sessions will be offered during the conference. \n\n\n\nTraining topics to include: \n\n\n\n\nCase Review: Escalating Violence-Offenders Know No Boundaries\n\n\n\nCase Review: Straight from the Sheriff – Sex Trafficking Isn’t a Game\n\n\n\nChild Exploitation – Undercover Chat Investigations\n\n\n\nNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) – AI Generated Content\n\n\n\nThe Prosecution of Criminal Actors\n\n\n\nRegional Breakout Sessions are Back!\n\n\n\nSilent Witness; Advancing DNA Technology to Solve Crimes\n\n\n\nAnd more…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining/Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after August 19 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information. \n\n\n\nClick here to view training agenda
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-sex-offender-registry-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:34.141476;-83.5593811
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
CREATED:20250206T193037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T143810Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:32.9950167;-85.0254838
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
CREATED:20250128T152733Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
CREATED:20250127T172900Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:30.9675111;-81.7213418
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
CREATED:20250207T145728Z
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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 Express14450 Paras DriveCovington\, GA 30014(470)-441-9500-or-Hampton Inn14460 Paras DriveCovington\, GA 30014(678)-212-2500\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass 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.\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 17\, 2025.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 25 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-16/
LOCATION:Walton County Sheriff’s Office\, 1425 S. Madison Avenue\, Monroe\, GA\, 30655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 Sex Offender Registry: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:2025 SOR: The BasicsLodgingSchedule of EventsClass RequirementRegistrationContact UsFinal Class Details\n\nThe Office of Sheriff is mandated by law to register sex offenders. This complicated process requires specialized training to effectively enforce the sex offender registry statutes. Sheriff’s office personnel who are newly assigned to Sex Offender Registration and Enforcement\, have not received any formal training\, or feel they need a refresher on the basics\, are strongly encouraged to attend. This 14-hour course will cover the sex offender laws and basic registration & enforcement procedures. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited; register early. Deadline to register: February 25\, 2025 \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 LaneMadison\, GA 30650706.342.9190Hampton Inn2012 Eatonton RoadMadison\, GA 30650706.342.9003James Madison Inn260 W. Washington StreetMadison\, GA 30650706.342.704\n\n\n\nPlease check your hotel confirmation to ensure you have the correct check-in and check-out date. If claiming tax-exempt status\, provide your tax-exempt form to the hotel at check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 4\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 8:30 am – 9:00 am (Training Lobby)\n\n\n\nTraining: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 5\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nTraining: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student: \n\n\n\n\nBring a laptop or tablet to the class and\n\n\n\nObtain a user ID and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training from the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing this on-line registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 25\, 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\n*Note: The SOR Basic 101 training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student obtain a user id and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training. Request forms for SORT and SSL VPN user id and passwords are available on the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us \n\n\n\n\nDress: Business – casual dress is welcome\, unless your agency requires you to wear your uniform; just remember you are representing your sheriff’s office. You may want to bring a jacket in case the classroom is chilly.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-sex-offender-registry-the-basics/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
CREATED:20250110T153427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T205809Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Civil Process Seminar
DESCRIPTION:2025 Civil Process SeminarLodgingSchedule of EventsClass RequirementsRegistrationContact Us\n\nThe Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy will conduct a Civil Process Seminar. The training will provide a working knowledge of civil process to include writs\, summons\, ejectment\, procedures\, and other court orders. Advanced topics will also include\, Fifa’s\, garnishments\, etc. Each student will receive a copy of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Civil Process Manual as part of this training. \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 Express1040 Ramada LandMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9190Government Rate: $121Hampton Inn2021 Eatonton RoadMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9003Government Rate $96\n\n\n\n***You must present your tax-exempt forms to the hotel at check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 25Registration Onsite8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Training Room LobbyTraining9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Training RoomWednesday\, February 26Training9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Training Room\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions or concerns about specific documents you are dealing with locally such as writs\, summons\, ejectment procedures\, other court orders\, Fifa’s\, garnishments\, or others – bring a copy of the document(s) with you and we will discuss in detail the question and correct procedure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing this form.\n\n\n\nDeadline to register for this event is February 15.\n\n\n\nClass capacity is 70 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-civil-process-seminar/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:2025 Jail Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 Jail Management ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: The room rate is $99 per night.  This rate is ONLY available to Sheriff’s Office staff. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \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\nCalling 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. \n\n\n\nReservations 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 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\n\n\n\nTraining begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday\, February 11 and concludes Thursday\, February 13 at 12:30 pm.\n\n\n\nThe vendor show is scheduled during the afternoon of Tuesday\, February 11.\n\n\n\nA confirmation email will provide details of the schedule/events.\n\n\n\nCertified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 15 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance of the conference.\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.     Registration & Breakfast provided\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   TRAINING\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.   Lunch on your own\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.     TRAINING\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.     Reception with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.    TRAINING & Breakfast provided\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.    Lunch provided\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.      TRAINING\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.    TRAINING & Breakfast provided\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m.                      Adjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nAny staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 3\, 2025.\n\n\n\nThe 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.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging & Training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit 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. \n\n\n\nClick here for the training agenda
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-jail-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:32.9950167;-85.0254838
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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\nHilton Garden Inn1735 Browns Bridge RdGainesville\, GA770-532-3396-or-Holiday Inn Express1189 Dawsonville HwyGainesville\, GA770-533-5140\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass 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.\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 December 23\, 2024.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 20 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Onsite Coordinator for Hall County is Captain Stephen Wilbanks. He may be reached via email at swilbanks@hallcounty.org or phone 770-503-3123.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/jail-training-officer-jto-15/
LOCATION:Hall County Jail\, 1700 Barber Rd\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:34.2384951;-83.8129923
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T160000
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SUMMARY:Administrative Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:Administrative Staff ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Details\n\nThe law enforcement administrative staff’s role continues to be vital to the effective operations of the Office of Sheriff.  The employee must be knowledgeable of everyday operations and statutes that pertain specifically to the Office of Sheriff\, skills to serve the public as well as co-workers\, and tools to maintain rationality in an ever-changing world. \n\n\n\nThis four-day conference will provide up to fifteen hours of extensive training and networking opportunities to office deputies\, administrative staff\, secretaries\, and other sheriff’s office staff with a need for this training. \n\n\n\nTentative training topics include:  PTSD for First Responders-Road to Recovery in the Face of Trauma\, Beneath the Surface – Human Trafficking Awareness\, Open Records & Record Retention\, Legislative & Governmental Affairs\, Office of Sheriff Accreditation and more.  \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge                            150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240 \n\n\n\nRoom Rates: \n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge: $99 per night Monday night – Wednesday night+ Georgia hotel fee of $5.00 and tax per room per night. *Training begins at 4:00 pm on Monday and concludes at noon on Thursday so please make your reservations accordingly.  \n\n\n\nReservations: ***Please Read Carefully***\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge:  Call (1-866-751-9653) and advise that you are attending the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association – Administrative Staff Conference. The reference Block Code is 2408GSAA.   \n\n\n\nThe check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.  \n\n\n\nTaxes – Hotel room rates are subject to applicable guest tax\, occupancy tax\, and state and local taxes\, subject to change in accordance with applicable law. \n\n\n\nTax-Exempt Groups – Groups requesting tax exemption must submit a valid tax-exempt form at least thirty (30) days prior to their scheduled function. \n\n\n\n***For individually paid reservations: guests must provide proper tax exemption documentation at least (1) one week prior to arrival. \n\n\n\nThe reservation (s) must be made in the name of the individual who is tax exempt and paid with the organization’s credit card or checking account (certified check must be received 30 days in advance of arrival).  To be exempt from state AND county lodging tax\, each guest must provide a Certificate of Exemption of Local Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Form and a State of Georgia Sales Tax Exemption Form (ST-5). Forms are to be emailed to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the Group name\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nReservations Deadline:  Friday\, July 26\, 2024.  Reservations must be made by the deadline or the group rate will not be available. \n\n\n\nCancellations: You must cancel your reservations 72 hours PRIOR to the conference date to avoid a cancellation or no show charge. \n\n\n\nEarly Checkout:  Any guest who departs the hotel before his or her scheduled date of departure will be charged one night room and tax in addition to any charges accrued during their stay.  Guests will have the opportunity to verify and amend their departure date and check-in without penalty for the individual. \n\n\n\nParking: Self parking. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll training will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday\, August 26\, in the Conference Center Registration booth.\n\n\n\nTraining begins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday; concludes at noon on Thursday.\n\n\n\nCertified deputies may receive up to sixteen hours P.O.S.T. credit if conference is attended in its entirety.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: If mailing a check\, please be sure to indicate “Administrative Staff Conference Registration Fee” in the memo section. \n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is August 19\, 2024.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging/Training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after August 19\, 2024 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/administrative-staff-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
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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\nHampton Inn110 Meeting Place DriveFayetteville GA 30214770-460-6700-or-Holiday Inn Express1231 Highway 54 WestFayetteville GA 30214678-604-6770\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday\, August 5th at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, August 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 July 29\, 2024.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 30 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n The Onsite Coordinator for Fayette County is Lt. Tom Lowery. He may be reached via email at tlowery@fayettecountyga.gov or phone770-716-4999 extension 1835. \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-12/
LOCATION:Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 340 Hewell Road\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:33.4751496;-84.3946526
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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\nTowne Place Suites Newnan4001 McIntosh ParkwayNewnan\, GA 30263770-400-8810-or-Home 2 Suites by Hilton4051 McIntosh ParkwayNewnan\, GA 30263770-400-8830\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday\, July 8th at the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, July 12th.\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 June 24\, 2024.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 30 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n The Onsite Coordinator for Coweta County is Major Mark Fenninger. He may be reached via email at mfenninger@coweta.ga.us or phone 678-707-4113. \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-13/
LOCATION:Coweta County Sheriff’s Office\, 560 Greison Trail\, Newnan\, GA\, 30263
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:33.3819834;-84.783364
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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 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\nHampton Inn and Suites1709 E. 16th AvenueCordele\, GA1-855-605-0317-or-Best Western Colonial Inn1706 E. 16th AvenueCordele\, GA1-800-568-8520\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday\, June 3rd at the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, June 7th.\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 20\, 2024.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 20 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n The Onsite Coordinator for Crisp County is Marcus Harris. He may be reached via email at mharris@crispcounty.com or phone 229-276-2600 x269. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this page after May 20\, 2024 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-11/
LOCATION:Crisp County Sheriff’s Office\, 196 Hwy 300\, Cordele\, GA\, 31015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:31.924611515505;-83.778219238633
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T175847Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Sex Offender Registry: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:SOR: The BasicsLodgingSchedule of EventsClass RequirementRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe Office of Sheriff is mandated by law to register sex offenders. This complicated process requires specialized training to effectively enforce the sex offender registry statutes. Sheriff’s office personnel who are newly assigned to Sex Offender Registration and Enforcement\, have not received any formal training\, or feel they need a refresher on the basics\, are strongly encouraged to attend. This 14-hour course will cover the sex offender laws and basic registration & enforcement procedures. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited; register early.  Deadline to register: April 3\, 2024. \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\nJames Madison Inn260 W. Washington StreetMadison\, GA 30650706-342-7040Holiday Inn Express1041 Ramada LaneMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9190Hampton Inn2012 Eatonton RoadMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9003\n\n\n\nPlease check your hotel confirmation to ensure you have the correct check-in and check-out date. If claiming tax-exempt status\, provide your tax-exempt form to the hotel at check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Training Lobby)\n\n\n\nTraining: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 18\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\nTraining: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student: \n\n\n\n\nBring a laptop or tablet to the class and\n\n\n\nObtain a user ID and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training from the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: $90 (Non-refundable fee covers cost of the current SOR Manual.)\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing this on-line registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 3\, 2024.\n\n\n\nThe confirmation email is only received by the email address of the individual completing this form. If you are not the attendee please forward the confirmation email to the attendee.\n\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: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Note: The SOR Basic 101 training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student obtain a user id and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training. Request forms for SORT and SSL VPN user id and passwords are available on the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us \n\n\n\n\nDress: Business – casual dress is welcome\, unless your agency requires you to wear your uniform; just remember you are representing your sheriff’s office. You may want to bring a jacket in case the classroom is chilly.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2024-sex-offender-registry-the-basics/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Loeffler":MAILTO:bloeffler@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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
CREATED:20231220T203500Z
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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 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\nHilton Garden Inn1735 Browns Bridge RdGainesville\, GA770-532-3396-or-Holiday Inn Express1189 Dawsonville HwyGainesville\, GA770-533-5140\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday\, March 18th at the Hall County Jail\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, March 22nd.\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 11\, 2024.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 20 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n The Onsite Coordinator for Hall County is Kiley Sargent. He may be reached via email at ksargent@hallcounty.org or phone 770-533-7710. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this page after March 11\, 2024 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-10/
LOCATION:Hall County Jail\, 1700 Barber Rd\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:34.2384951;-83.8129923
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hall County Jail 1700 Barber Rd Gainesville GA 30507 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1700 Barber Rd:geo:-83.8129923,34.2384951
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
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SUMMARY:2024 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
DESCRIPTION:2024 Chaplains ConferenceConference ScheduleLodgingConference RegistrationContact UsFinal Conference DetailsMembership Dues\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 March 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!March 13-15\, 2024Registration: $300 \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19-hour BASIC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nRegistration – Brown Auditorium Foyer \n\n\n\n\nTuesday – March 12\, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nTraining – Jones Auditorium \n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:00 pm\, Tuesday\, March12\n\n\n\nTraining concludes at 10:30 am on Friday\, March 15\, followed by graduation at 11:00 am.\n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.\n\n\n\n\n20-hour ADVANCED Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nRegistration – Brown Auditorium Foyer \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 12\, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 13\, 7:15 am – 7:45 am  \n\n\n\n\nTraining – Brown Auditorium \n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 8:00 am Wednesday\, March 13 \n\n\n\nTraining concludes at 10:30 am on Friday\, March 15\, followed by graduation at 11:00 am.\n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.\n\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:  $170.26Single per night with no tax:  $155.15Double per night with tax: $119.65Double per night with no tax: $109.60Turner LodgeSingle per night with tax:  $203.12Single per night with no tax:  $184.30Double per night with tax: $139.60Double per night with no tax:  $127.45\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 February 27\, 2024.\n\n\n\nCancellation 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.\n\n\n\nCommutersThose 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\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is February 27\, 2024.\n\n\n\nThe registration confirmation email is sent only to the email address in the Individual Completing this Form field. Therefore\, if you are NOT the attendee please forward a copy of the registration confirmation email to the attendee. \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\nIMPORTANT! – During 2019\, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised.\n\nThe 40-hour Basic Course now includes three parts.  Prior to attending the 19-hour classroom instruction of the LE Chaplain’s Basic Course offered in March during the odd years\, the student must complete the following: (1) 5-hours of online training via zoom with GSA’s Training Division\, and (2) 16-hours of Peer & Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress. https://crisissupportsolutions.com/peer-training/\n\n\n\n\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\nRegistration & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after February 24\, 2023 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information. \n\n\n\n\n\nNote: This tab serves as a reminder that we are also currently collecting annual membership dues. Payment of annual membership dues is separate from conference registration.  \n\n\n\nOn December 28\, 2023 the below e-mail was sent regarding Chaplains’ Division Membership dues.  \n\n\n\nIn order to maintain your membership in the GSA Chaplains’ Division\, it is time to pay annual Chaplains’ Division membership dues. \n\n\n\nThe 2024 dues letter/invoice with your new credential card will be mailed to your home address that we have on file. If you do not receive it in the next two weeks\, please let us know so that we can ensure that we have the correct address on file for you. \n\n\n\n\nThe letter/invoice will contain a membership credential card and a remit slip if you prefer to mail a check.\n\n\n\nIf you mail a check\, please write “2024 Chaplains Dues” in the memo line of the check.\n\n\n\nIf the sheriff’s office pays annual dues on behalf of the chaplain\, the chaplain should provide the invoice to the appropriate sheriff’s office for payment.\n\n\n\nOnce payment is received at our office\, a receipt will be mailed to the chaplain or to the sheriff’s office if paid by the sheriff.\n\n\n\nIf you are a new chaplain paying dues for the first time\, we need your home address in order to send you your credential card. Please e-mail Missy Sammons your home address to msammons@georgiasheriffs.org\n\n\n\n\nYou can submit a check with the remit slip enclosed with the letter or below is a link if you prefer to pay the dues on line with a credit card. \n\n\n\nBecause of your generous contribution by payment of your annual dues\, Senior Chaplain Joey Meeks presented multiple checks on behalf of the GSA Law Enforcement Chaplains’ Division at the 2023 Sheriffs Summer Conference at Lake Lanier. The presentations included a tithe for $3\,318.88 to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes and $225 to three of the five Youth Homes campuses for back to school supplies. \n\n\n\nFrom July 2022 – July 2023\, the Chaplains Division also paid $1250 in line of duty death benefits to the families of fallen officers. The families receive this monetary gift immediately along with a check from the GSA to help with expenses while the family is waiting for life insurance benefits to be received.  \n\n\n\nClick here to pay annual membership dues with a credit card. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.hotel table\, .lodging table {\n  border: none;\n}\n.hotel td\, .lodging td {\n  border: none;\n  vertical-align: top;\n}\n.lodging td:first-child\, .hotel td:first-child {\n  width: 200px;\n}
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2024-law-enforcement-chaplains-conference/
LOCATION:Epworth by the Sea\, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:31.172676613712;-81.406188487334
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T013454
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SUMMARY:2024 Jail Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:February 6-8\, 2024\n\n\n\n2024 Jail Management ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: The room rate is $99 per night.  This rate is ONLY available to Sheriff’s Office staff. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \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\nCalling 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 2402GSAJ” when making your reservation.  Check in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations deadline: January 5\, 2024 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Monday\, February 5\, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Registration Booth and Tuesday\, February 6\, 7:30 am – 8:30 am at the Registration Booth\n\n\n\nTraining begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday\, February 6 and concludes Thursday\, February 8 at 12:30 pm.\n\n\n\nThe vendor show is scheduled during the afternoon of Tuesday\, February 6.\n\n\n\nA confirmation email will provide details of the schedule/events.\n\n\n\nCertified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 15 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance of the conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: $375 {Non-refundable after January 24\, 2024}\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nAny staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: January 29\, 2024.\n\n\n\nThe 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.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: \n\n\n\nAbby Pennington \n\n\n\n770-914-1076 \n\n\n\napennington@georgiasheriffs.org \n\n\n\nLodging & Training: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after January 30\, 2024 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information. \n\n\n\nClick here to download the training agenda
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2024-jail-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Slack":MAILTO:kslack@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:32.9950167;-85.0254838
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000
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CREATED:20230126T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T175927Z
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SUMMARY:Sheriffs' Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sheriffs’ Fall Training ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsCOAG EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe Sheriffs’ Fall Conference features specialized training and information regarding best practices\, procedures\, and current concerns of law enforcement as they relate to the Office of Sheriff.  Sheriffs learn and share vital information through one on one interaction and networking. \n\n\n\nThe Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG) will meet during this time at the Hyatt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSavannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel100 General McIntosh BlvdSavannah\, GA 31401  \n\n\n\nRoom Rate:  Room rates are $203 nightly\, single or double occupancy\,  Hotel rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15% plus with an additional $5.00 state fee and $1.00 city occupancy fee) at the time of check-in.  Check-in is at 4:00 p.m.; checkout is at 11:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nReservations:  Make your hotel reservations by calling the Savannah Marriott at 800-285-0398 request the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association group rate (code GSH) or make reservations on-line. \n\n\n\nLIMIT ONE ROOM PER COUNTY\n\n\n\nReservations Deadline:  The deadline to make reservations is Friday\, September 8\, 2023 or until the room block is filled\, whichever comes first.  After this date room rates will return to regular rates.  Reservation requests received after this date will be fulfilled upon availability at the regular rate. \n\n\n\nCancellations:  If you must cancel your room reservations\, cancel 48-hours prior to day of arrival to avoid a penalty. \n\n\n\nParking:  The Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel offers self-parking for guests and attendees at the discounted rate of $20 daily per vehicle\, currently $30 daily. \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 9 \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Sheriffs’ Conference Registration 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.GSA Board of Directors Meeting3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Training – Savannah Ballroom A\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 10 \n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Sheriffs’ Conference Registration 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Training – Savannah Ballroom A11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch on your own2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Executive Training Session (Sheriffs Only)\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 11 \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Training – Savannah Ballroom A\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG) will meet at the Hyatt in the Harborside Ballroom on Monday at 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for breakfast and business meeting.  Tickets can be purchased at $40.00 per person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference registration is limited to SHERIFFS and one staff member.\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nAny staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.\n\n\n\nThis fee covers cost additional to those included within GSA’s state training contract.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is September 25\, 2023.\n\n\n\nThe registration confirmation email is sent to the email address of 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.\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\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\nThe final agenda will be emailed to all registered attendees as soon as it is complete.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/sheriffs-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Savannah Riverfront\, 100 General McIntosh Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Sheriffs' Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Slack":MAILTO:kslack@georgiasheriffs.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T170000
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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\nWingate-Port Wentworth7210 GA Highway 21\, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-385-4260Super 8 by Wyndham Port Wentworth7200 GA Highway 21\, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-965-9393Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham105 Travelers Way\, Port Wentworth GA 31407800-329-1073Hampton Inn-Savannah7050 GA-21\, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-966-2000Country Inn & Suites by Radisson200 Raley Road\, Port Wentworth GA 31407912-428-5185Inn at Mulberry Grove101 Oleary Rd Port Wentworth GA 31407912-965-9666\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday\, June 5th at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, June 9th.\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 22\, 2023.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 20 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Onsite Coordinator for Effingham County is Lt. Derick Seckinger. He may be reached via email at dseckinger@effinghamcounty.org or phone 912-754-9715\, Ext. 4240. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this page after May 22\, 2023 for additional details about the class. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, changes to class location or registration/training times\, or other important information.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/jail-training-officer-jto-5/
LOCATION:Effingham County Sheriff’s Office\, 130 West First Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:32.3641399;-81.3159728
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SUMMARY:2023 Command Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Command Staff ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThis three-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\nUp to 14 hours of P.O.S.T. credit may be earned if the conference is attended in its entirety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegacy Lodge at Lanier Islands7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.Buford\, GA 30518770-945-8787 \n\n\n\nThe daily per room resort fee has been waived and includes entrance gate fee\, valet or daily parking\, in-room wireless high speed internet\, in-room coffee\, daily newspapers in the lobby and turndown service (upon request). Also included is unlimited use of the Fitness Center\, outdoor heated saltwater lounging pool\, poolside and courtyard fire pits\, Business Center computers and printers\, plus miles of hiking and biking trails. Meals are not included in these rates.Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge is a Non Smoking Facility. \n\n\n\nLodge Accomodations: $189 per room\, per night \n\n\n\nRESERVATIONS:  Please call the hotel directly at 770-945-8787 or 800-768-5253 to make individual reservations or click on the online reservation link here. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Once you click on the above link\, on the next page that opens\, you must select your dates of stay\, then click on the green box that says “Confirm dates of stay”. When the next page appears\, you’ll select your room type and proceed with your booking.Cutoff date: March 25 or until rooms are sold out. \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 244:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.RegistrationTuesday\, April 257:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Registration8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.TRAINING11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Exhibitor Registration11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch on your own1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.TRAINING3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors6:30 p.m. Exhibitor BreakdownWednesday\, April 268:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.TRAINING11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch provided1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.TRAINING7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Hospitality sponsored by Legacy Comissary ServicesThursday\, April 278:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.TRAINING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: $350 {Non-refundable after April 20\, 2023}\n\n\n\nImportant Note: Due to limited space\, the attendance cannot exceed 200 people. Please try to limit the number of attendees that you register. In order to allow for more counties to attend\, GSA will monitor the numbers and may request some counties to limit their number of attendees. \n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nAny staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 20\, 2023.\n\n\n\nA registration confirmation email will be sent to the email address in the Billing Details section\, and a separate confirmation will be sent to the attendee’s email.\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\nRegistration has reached its limit and is closed. \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\nVisit this site after April 20\, 2023 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information. \n\n\n\nStudent Agenda
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2023-command-staff-conference/
LOCATION:Legacy Lodge at Lanier Islands\, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Slack":MAILTO:kslack@georgiasheriffs.org
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SUMMARY:2023 Sex Offender Registry: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:SOR: The BasicsLodgingSchedule of EventsClass RequirementRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe Office of Sheriff is mandated by law to register sex offenders. This complicated process requires specialized training to effectively enforce the sex offender registry statutes. Sheriff’s office personnel who are newly assigned to Sex Offender Registration and Enforcement\, have not received any formal training\, or feel they need a refresher on the basics\, are strongly encouraged to attend. This 14-hour course will cover the sex offender laws and basic registration & enforcement procedures. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited; register early.  Deadline to register: April 7\, 2023. \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\nJames Madison Inn260 W. Washington StreetMadison\, GA 30650706-342-7040Holiday Inn Express1041 Ramada LaneMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9190Hampton Inn2012 Eatonton RoadMadison\, GA 30650706-342-9003\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 12\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Training Lobby)\n\n\n\nTraining: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 23\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nTraining: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student: \n\n\n\n\nBring a laptop or tablet to the class and\n\n\n\nObtain a user ID and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training from the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: $90 (Non-refundable fee covers cost of the current SOR Manual & flash drive containing class materials.)\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing this on-line registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 7\, 2023.\n\n\n\nThe confirmation email is only received by the email address of the individual completing this form. If you are not the attendee please forward the confirmation email to the attendee.\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\n*Note: The SOR Basic 101 training includes an interactive session for attendees to enter test record information into the SORT database. It is recommended that each student obtain a user id and password for the SORT program and SSL VPN prior to the training. Request forms for SORT and SSL VPN user id and passwords are available on the GCIC website at http://gcicweb.gbi.state.ga.us \n\n\n\n\nDress: Business – casual dress is welcome\, unless your agency requires you to wear your uniform; just remember you are representing your sheriff’s office. You may want to bring a jacket in case the classroom is chilly.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2023-sex-offender-registry-the-basics/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Loeffler":MAILTO:bloeffler@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:33.568375323607;-83.467374769346
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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\nMicrotel110 Fairview DrivePerry\, GA 31069-or-Holiday Inn Express1502 Sam Nunn Blvd.Perry\, GA 31069\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday\, March 20th at the Houston County Jail\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, March 24th.\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 6\, 2023.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 20 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n The Onsite Coordinator for Houston County is Sgt. Brandon Miller. He may be reached via email at bmiller@houstoncountyga.org or phone 478-218-4900 x 1449. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this page after March 6\, 2023 for additional details about the class. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, changes to class location or registration/training times\, or other important information.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/jail-training-officer-jto-4/
LOCATION:Houston County Jail\, 203 North Perry Pkwy\, Perry\, GA\, 31069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:32.469803135454;-83.700497076469
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T173000
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SUMMARY:2023 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 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 March 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!March 7-10\, 2023Registration: $300 \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19-hour BASIC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nRegistration – Nalls Auditorium Foyer \n\n\n\n\nTuesday – March 7\, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nTraining – Jones Auditorium \n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:00 pm\, Tuesday\, March 7\n\n\n\nTraining concludes at 10:30 am on Friday\, March 10\, followed by graduation at 11:00 am.\n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.\n\n\n\n\n20-hour ADVANCED Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nRegistration – Nalls Auditorium Foyer \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 7\, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 8\, 7:15 am – 7:45 am  \n\n\n\n\nTraining – Nalls Auditorium \n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 8:00 am Wednesday\, March 8 \n\n\n\nTraining concludes at 10:30 am on Friday\, March 10\, followed by graduation at 11:00 am.\n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.\n\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:  $166.43Single per night with no tax:  $153.05Double per night with tax: $116.25  Double per night with no tax: $107.50Robertson InnSingle per night with tax:  $182.71Single per night with no tax:  $167.75Double per night with tax: $125.55  Double per night with no tax: $115.90Turner LodgeSingle per night with tax:  $193.18Single per night with no tax:  $177.20Double per night with tax: $136.02Double per night with no tax:  $125.35\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.  After January 16\, 2023\, please make your online lodging reservations at Epworth at epworthbythesea.org and click on the “Register with your Group” tab OR by calling 912-638-8688.   The deadline to make reservations is February 7\, 2023.\n\n\n\nCancellation PolicyIf you must cancel your room after February 7\, there will be a fee of $50; an individual cancelation within 72 hours of arrival will result in forfeiture of entire per person charge.\n\n\n\nCommutersThose 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\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is February 20\, 2023.\n\n\n\nThe registration confirmation email is sent only to the email address in the Individual Completing this Form field. Therefore\, if you are NOT the attendee please forward a copy of the registration confirmation email to the attendee. \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\nIMPORTANT! – During 2019\, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised.\n\nThe 40-hour Basic Course now includes three parts.  Prior to attending the 19-hour classroom instruction of the LE Chaplain’s Basic Course offered in March during the odd years\, the student must complete the following: (1) 5-hours of online training via zoom with GSA’s Training Division\, and (2) 16-hours of Peer & Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress. \n\n\n\n\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\nVisit this site after February 24\, 2023 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information. \n\n\n\nBasic Class Agenda \n\n\n\nAdvanced Class Agenda \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.hotel table\, .lodging table {\n  border: none;\n}\n.hotel td\, .lodging td {\n  border: none;\n  vertical-align: top;\n}\n.lodging td:first-child\, .hotel td:first-child {\n  width: 200px;\n}
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LOCATION:Epworth by the Sea\, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
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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\nHilton Garden Inn1735 Browns Bridge RdGainesville\, GA770-532-3396-or-Holiday Inn Express1189 Dawsonville HwyGainesville\, GA770-533-5140\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday\, February 20th at the Hall County Jail\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 24th.\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 February 6\, 2023.\n\n\n\nClass is limited to 20 students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining\n\n\n\n\n\n The Onsite Coordinator for Hall County is Kiley Sargent. He may be reached via email at ksargent@hallcounty.org or phone770-531-6904. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this page after February 6\, 2023 for additional details about the class. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, changes to class location or registration/training times\, or other important information.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/jail-training-officer-jto-3/
LOCATION:Hall County Jail\, 1700 Barber Rd\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jail Officer Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Missy Sammons":MAILTO:msammons@georgiasheriffs.org
GEO:34.2384951;-83.8129923
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