Major Jeff Johnson  

Major Jeff Johnson began his Public Safety career in 1993 as a Deputy Sheriff with the Hall County Sheriff County Sheriff’s Office.  Since that time, Johnson has served in several different capacities including Field Training Officer, Patrol Supervisor, Criminal Investigations Supervisor, Departmental Training Supervisor, and County Marshal. Johnson joined the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office in 2004.

Johnson is a 25 year resident of Dawson County and takes great pride in serving the community in which he lives.  

EDUCATION

·         Graduate of Dawson County High School

·         Attended North Georgia College and Gainesville State College

·         Graduate of the Northeast Georgia Police Academy

CERTIFICATIONS

·         Georgia Certified Peace Officer

·         Georgia Certified Fire Fighter

·         POST General Instructor

·         POST Firearms Instructor

·         Various NRA Firearms Instructor Certifications

·         POST Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

·         2600 + hours of specialized Law Enforcement Related Training

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

·         Member of the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

AWARDS

·         2007 Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Year