Field Training Officer

Job in Warner Robins, Houston County, Georgia, 31099, USA

Listing for: Worksourceheartofgeorgia

Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-05-31

Job specializations:

Security
Government Security, Cybersecurity, Government Agency
Government
Government Security, Cybersecurity, Government Agency

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

High School Diploma or GED AND P.O.S.T. Certification AND eighteen months of experience as a Correctional Officer or position equivalent.

Notes

POST Rule: , must have three years of Law Enforcement experience, with at least two years of service from the Georgia Department of Corrections. (A Correctional Officer can still attend the program, but must have three years of experience, before POST will certify them).

Must be in good standing with POST (no disciplinary actions or POST investigations within the last two years).

Received a "Successful Performer" or higher on current Performance Evaluation.

Preferred Qualification

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

Three years of experience as a Correctional Officer 2 (PSP
061), with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

One year of college, from an accredited college or university.

A Field Training Officer is responsible for the training and evaluation of newly hired and recently graduated Correctional Officers, at the individual facilities within the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

Coaching and mentoring newly hired and recently graduated Correctional Officers.

Conduct on-the-job training for newly hired and recently graduated Correctional Officers.

Responsible for reporting potential problems, i.e., unprofessional behavior, lack of interest or progress in the program.

Responsible for completing all documentation associated with the program.

Responsible for providing remedial/reinforcement training when necessary.

May have to work a post when required.

This position is open to Current GDC Employees Only.

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