Public Safety Trainer 3 – Statewide Opportunities

About the role

The Public Safety Trainer 3 delivers statewide training to law‑enforcement personnel for the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Working under limited supervision, the trainer designs, conducts, and evaluates courses on advanced topics such as firearms, defensive tactics, and driver training.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a GPSTC instructor delivering classroom and practical training to public safety officers.
• Research, design, and update statewide training programs and curricula.
• Conduct training needs assessments and evaluate program effectiveness across regional academies.
• Supervise and coach less‑experienced instructors and coordinate training logistics at multiple satellite locations.
• Provide training evaluation, certification, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Deliver instruction in all weather conditions, maintaining required protective equipment.

Required profile

• Minimum 18 months of experience as an instructor in law‑enforcement related subjects.
• Current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement certification in good standing.
• Willingness to work evenings, early mornings, weekends and travel to various training sites.
• Ability to stand, ride, drive, bend, squat for long periods and train in all weather conditions while wearing required protective equipment.
• Maintain certification status and obtain required specialty instructor certifications within 24 months of hire.

Required skills

• Firearms instruction
• Defensive tactics instruction
• Driver training instruction
• Use‑of‑force instruction