What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety, Trainer 1 position at Georgia Department of Corrections?
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PSP030
Public Safety, Trainer 1
00117944
Unclassified
09/14/2026
09/20/2026
Jobcode:
PSP030
Jobtitle:
Public Safety, Trainer 1
Job Category:
Corrections
Entry Salary:
$50,314.00
Pay Grade Max:
$72,300.95
Minimum
Qualification:
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:
Qualification:
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 Baldwin 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 - Johnson State Prison
Address1:
Johnson State Prison
Address2:
City:
Wrightsville
Zipcode:
31096
County:
JOHNSON 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 a PST1 or PST2 based upon experience. Applications should be submitted through the job portal to Megan Geiger. Should the portal not work properly, please send applications directly to megan.geiger@gdc.ga.gov
Salary : $50,314 - $72,301