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SUMMARY:2026 Sex Offender Registry: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:2026 SOR: The BasicsLodgingSchedule of EventsClass RequirementsRegistrationContact 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\nFairfield Inn & Suites1551 Lions Club RoadMadison\, GA 30650706-438-4085*Brand New Hotel*Holiday 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\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\, April 28\, 2026 \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\, April 29\, 2026 \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\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/2026-sex-offender-registry-the-basics/
LOCATION:Georgia Sheriffs’ Association\, 1000 Sheriffs Way\, Madison\, GA\, 30650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@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 11th at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office\, and concludes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, May 15th.\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 4\, 2026.\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
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/jail-training-officer-jto-18/
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
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