Jonathan Roy Heise began their work experience as a Criminal Investigator at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office in February 2008. During this time, they worked as a Deputy Bailiff, Field Training Officer, and Investigator. In the Special Operations Division, they were responsible for Gang Intervention, Saturation Patrols, assisting the Vice and Narcotics Unit, and executing high-risk search and arrest warrants. Jonathan Roy continued in this role until September 2014. Jonathan Roy then joined the Columbia County Marshal's Department as Chief in September 2014. No end date for this role is provided.
Jonathan Roy Heise attended Augusta State University from 2001 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Their major fields of study were Criminal Justice and Sociology.
In terms of additional certifications, Jonathan obtained various certifications throughout their career. In January 2020, they became a Tactical Medical Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Jonathan Roy also obtained the Law Enforcement Driver Instructor certification from the same institution in November 2019. Jonathan acquired the Use of Force Instructor certification from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in March 2018.
Other certifications that Jonathan obtained include: Firearms Instructor from GPSTC in February 2015, Field Training Officer from GPSTC in June 2012, and CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor from REDCROSS.COM in March 2023. Jonathan Roy also obtained certifications such as Less Lethal Instructor from Pacem ALS in December 2022 and Shoothouse Instructor, Supervisory Certificate, Taser Instructor, and Management Certificate from GPSTC, although the specific dates for these certifications were not provided.
September, 2014 - present