Public Safety, Trainer 1

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION

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POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END PSP030

Public Safety, Trainer 1 00112556 Unclassified 04/17/2026 04/30/2026

Jobcode:

PSP030

Jobtitle:

Public Safety, Trainer 1

Job Category:

Corrections Entry Salary:

$50,314.00

Pay Grade Max:

$72,300.95

Minimum Qualification:

High school diploma/GED, and one (1) year of work experience in law enforcement, corrections, firefighting, EMS, or rescue service, one (1) year of which is involved in providing training applicable to the area of assignment as an adjunct instructor or as a field training officer on special assignment. Must be eligible to obtain Georgia P.O.S.T. General Instructor certification under applicable profession and any required Georgia P.O.S.T. specialty instructor certifications.

Preferred Qualification:

Preferred Quals:

POST Instructor Training, Firearms Instructor Training, Defensive Tactics Instructor Training, Use of Force Instructor Training and Emergency Medical Instructor Training Note:

The Public Safety Trainer 1 (PST1) assigned to Dodge SP is responsible for planning and delivering all In-Service Training, Firearms Training, and Pre-Service Orientation for designated facilities. In addition, the PST1 provides training support to neighboring facilities as needed and serves as instructor for regional courses. The position will require the following POST certifications within the first 18 months of employment: Instructor training, Firearms instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, POST Emergency Medical Certification. You will be required to complete a performance evaluation to include the following prior to an interview: Physical Ability Test, Firearms Proficiency, and instructor presentation. Position can be hired at a PST1 or PST2 based upon experience.

Location Name:

Training Division - Dodge SP Address1: Dodge State Prison Address2: 2971

Old Bethel RD City:

Chester Zipcode:

31012

County:

DODGE COUNTY

Contact Name:

Megan Geiger Contact Phone#: 478-283-8496

Contact Email ID:

Megan.

Geiger@gdc.ga.gov

Comments:

This position is open to internal and external candidates. This position can be hired as PST1 or PST2 based upon experience. For questions regarding this position please reach out to Monique Ford at the number listed above. Applications should be submitted through the job portal to Megan Geiger