Gregory Clayton Martin
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
With over twenty-three (23) years as a Police Officer, Officer Greg Martin's primary focus has been educating the citizens of Warner Robins on Federal, State, and Local laws in a positive manner. As a senior officer in the department, Officer Martin is called upon by younger, less experienced, officers when clarification on laws or department policies is needed. Officer Martin is a certified General Instructor and a Defensive Tactics Instructor through the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council since 2004. In September of 2009, Officer Martin received Field Training Officer (FTO) certification. Officer Martin is an ID Tech since September of 2013. In June of 2015, Officer Martin was certified as a School Resource Officer (SRO). Officer Martin is a certified Firearms Instructor since September 2016. In June of 2022 Officer Martin became a Master Resiliency Instructor. Officer Martin completed Leadership Theories and Practices in October of 2023 and received POST certification as a Supervisor. Through having those certifications, Officer Martin has taught classes to other officers, and the general public, on various topics to include self-defense and workplace safety. Officer Martin has led classes at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth, GA, and has taught the Georgia Resiliency Program to various agencies throughout the state.
Officer Martin has attended several leadership classes and has been in multiple leadership roles. Officer Martin completed Supervision Level 1 in October of 2010. In October of 2016, Officer Martin is certified as a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) member. Officer Martin is currently a member of the Houston County School Safety Commission (HCSSC) and is certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA) as a School Shield Assessor in October of 2019. Officer Martin is also a member of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) District Leadership Team for the Houston County Board of Education. In February of 2020, Officer Martin became a certified CIT-Youth Instructor. Officer Martin is a member of the Warner Robins Police Department Peer Teem since 2021 and is certified as a Peer Team Member by POST in March of 2023. Officer Martin was also a member of the WRPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team for five (5) years.
Officer Martin is actively involved in the schools and the community. Officer Martin currently serves on the Executive Council for Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Georgia. Part of the responsibilities as an Executive Council member is to help organize and facilitate events around the State for Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). Officer Martin has represented Warner Robins Police Department as a medal presenter for the athletes in the many Special Olympic Games held throughout the state during the year. Officer Martin is also the Master of Ceremonies at the annual LETR Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Georgia. Officer Martin is a certified community coach in the Houston County school system. Officer Martin has coached wrestling and softball at several schools in the school system. Officer Martin is currently a coach, and a tournament director, for the Houston County Student Bass Anglers Federation (HCSBAF). Officer Martin is a volunteer for the Little League Southeast Region Softball and Baseball Tournaments and has been for most of the last fourteen (14) years. By doing that, Officer Martin is able to represent the City of Warner Robins at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA in 2023 as a field crew member, and has been selected to do so again in 2024. Officer Martin is currently responsible for Security Operations at the Little League Southeast Region Softball and Baseball Tournaments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Initiatives Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
01.2019 - Current
- Conducts community needs assessments to identify and prioritize community concerns.
- Develops and implements community-based initiatives that address identified needs.
- Designs and manages community-based programs and initiatives that address social, economic, and environmental concerns.
- Facilitates community engagement and participation in planning, implementation, and evaluation of community initiatives.
- Facilitates community meetings, workshops, and events to promote dialogue, exchange ideas, and gather feedback.
- Secures funding for community initiatives through grants, donations, and other means.
- Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of community initiatives, making adjustments as needed.
- Builds and maintains relationships with community leaders, residents, and partners to strengthen community networks.
- Represents organization at community events and meetings.
- Stays informed about current changes in State laws, City policies, Department Policies, and community issues and trends.
- Organizes, assigns, and directs work of personnel or other specialized functions of Police Department.
- Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel.
- Attends required training sessions.
- Performs related duties.
- Participates in development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned programs.
- Complies and completes annual budget for capital items related to community initiative programs.
- Reviews payroll for accuracy.
School Resource Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with teachers to identify potential behavioral issues within the classroom, implementing interventions as necessary to support student success.
- Assisted with traffic control efforts before and after school hours, ensuring safe arrival and departure of students each day.
- Facilitated training sessions for school staff on crisis management procedures, enhancing overall preparedness levels.
- Provided assistance during investigations involving student misconduct or criminal activity on campus grounds.
- Assisted in conflict resolution between students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Supported special events planning by ensuring proper crowd control measures were in place during large gatherings or assemblies.
- Performed risk assessments for various on-campus activities or events to ensure student safety remained paramount at all times.
- Served as liaison between school and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Fostered positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans.
- Participated in after-school programs to provide supervision and support, fostering a sense of community within the student body.
- Provided guidance and support for at-risk students through mentorship and counseling programs.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Police Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
12.2000 - 08.2014
- Patrols city to detect and deter crime.
- Responds to calls for service.
- Prepares required reports.
- Investigates automobile accidents; prepares accident reports.
- Secures crime scenes and collects evidence.
- Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends and arrests suspects.
- Transports prisoners to court and other locations.
- Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants.
- Attends required training sessions.
- Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Performs related duties.
Booking / Transport Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Processes arrestees; collects personal information and updates database; fingerprints individuals; takes photographs of arrestees; administers blood alcohol test as appropriate.
- Searches arrestees for weapons and illicit substances.
- Collects and logs property.
- Processes juvenile offenders.
- Processes paperwork required for bonding process; calculates fines and charges to complete bonding process.
- Retrieves prisoners from surrounding agencies.
- Transports prisoners to appropriate detention centers.
- Inputs data into GCIC/NCIC computer system.
- Completes transport paperwork as required.
- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
- Completes basic reports.
- Performs related duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Warner Robins, GA06.1992
Skills
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained
- Crisis Intervention Team Youth Instructor (CIT Youth) trained
- Peer Team Counselor trained
- Hostage Negotiations trained
- Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) trained
- NRA School Shield Safety Assessor trained
- Crime Scene Investigations trained
- Standardized Field Sobriety trained
- Canine Handler / Trainer / Decoy trained
- Gang Investigations trained
- Basic Drug Identification trained
- Response to Active Shooter trained
- Large Scale Event Planning (Little League Southeast Region Softball and Baseball Tournaments)
- Small Scale Event Planning (Cops On Donut Shops, Law Enforcement Torch Run Bass Tournament, Various Events Throughout Warner Robins)
- Management of Warner Robins Police Department Social Media and Website
- Computer Skills
Certification
- Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- General Instructor Certification
- Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification
- RADAR Operator Certification
- Field Training Officer Certification
- School Resource Officer Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Master Resiliency Instructor Certification
- Supervisory Certificate Certification
Professional References
Timothy Melton
Georgia Peace Officers and Standards Training Council
P.O. Box 349
Clarkdale, GA 30111
Phone: (470) 716-2569
Beth Shafer
Macon-Bibb Sheriff's Office Training Division
110 Confederate Way
Macon, GA 31217
Phone: (478) 742-8118
Roger Hayes
Governor's Office of Highway Safety
7 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE #643
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404)656-6996
Georgia Milton-Sheats
Chief Executive Officer - Special Olympics Georgia
6046 Financial Drive
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 414-9390
Timeline
Community Initiatives Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
01.2019 - Current
School Resource Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
08.2014 - 01.2019
Police Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
12.2000 - 08.2014
Booking / Transport Officer
Warner Robins Police Department
09.2000 - 12.2000
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
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