Basic Jail Officer
Course Hours: 80.0 Hours
Course Description
This entry level jail program will prepare the jail officers to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with legislative and case law decisions. Topics include emergency procedures, inmate rights, inmate discipline, medical activities such as first-aid, CPR, inmate medical, inmate/cell searches, fingerprinting, self defense, and inmate supervision. Portions of this course will require physical activity and exercises in written communication. Students should bring with them those items needed to participate in these activities.
Prerequisites
A POSTFORM-2 (P2) number must be issued and documented on the students POST record at least 10 working days prior to being accepted to or attending the course. Online registration required for those attending the course. For those attending at a regional academy, please submit the registration to the academy on the student that has been issued a POSTFORM-2 (P2) number no later than 10 working days prior to the start date of the course.
Special Notes
This course meets the training requirements for POST Jail Officer Certification.
| Start Date | End Date | Location (Hover for more information) | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2024 | 12/13/2024 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | L08B24035 | Waiting List |
| 01/06/2025 | 01/17/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | L08B25003 | Register |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/21/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | L08B25004 | Register |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/21/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/18/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/23/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 06/09/2025 | 06/20/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/18/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 08/11/2025 | 08/22/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/19/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/17/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 11/10/2025 | 11/21/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 12/08/2025 | 12/19/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 01/06/2025 | 01/17/2025 | Glynn Co. Sheriff | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | L11B25003 | Register |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/13/2024 | Lowndes County SO | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | L01B24024 | Register |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/13/2024 | Dougherty County Jail Facility | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | L01B24025 | Register |