Public Safety, Trainer 1

Georgia Department of Corrections; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections is hiring a Public Safety Trainer 1 to deliver training programs for staff in corrections facilities. The role includes meeting POST certification timelines and supporting classroom and field instruction to ensure compliance with department standards.

Open to internal and external candidates; position may be hired at PST1 or PST2 depending on experience. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant work experience in training or

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one year of work experience in law enforcement, corrections, firefighting, EMS, or rescue service, one 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.

Skills

Public safety

Instructor readiness

Training delivery

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

POST certifications

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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PSP030 Public Safety, Trainer 1 00109601 Unclassified 11/06/2026 11/19/2026

Jobcode:

Jobcode: PSP030

Jobtitle:

Jobtitle: Public Safety, Trainer 1

Job Category:

Job Category: Corrections

Entry Salary:

Entry Salary: $50,314.00

Pay Grade Max:

Pay Grade Max: $72,300.95

Minimum
Qualification:

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:

Note:

Note: 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.

Comments: This position is open to internal and external candidates. This position can be hired as a PST1 or PST2 based upon experience. For questions regarding this position please reach out to Monique Ford at the number listed above.