Jjaep Peace Officer

Job Description

Collin County is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (Peace) Officer in the Juvenile Services Department. The Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (Peace) Officer is responsible for, but not limited to, assisting with the Collin County Juvenile Alternative Education Program’s (JJAEP) commitment to provide students with a structured and safe environment in which they can make academic improvements while emphasizing appropriate positive behavioral growth to succeed at their home campus and in society. In addition, the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (Peace) Officer will act to support the overall goal of the JJAEP to reduce delinquency, increase offender accountability and rehabilitate offenders through a comprehensive, coordinated community-based juvenile probation system. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Juvenile Services.

Primary Functions

• Assisting with student searches on a daily basis.
• Confiscating and storing any contraband or prohibited items securely.
• Seizing any illegal items or substances found that may result in charges being filed.
• Assisting with JJAEP Juveniles and JJAEP Probation Officers when a disruption, behavior or action rises to the level of a criminal offense.
• Taking action, as needed, when JJAEP students violate terms and conditions of probation, including taking students into custody and safely escorting them to Juvenile Detention.
• Initiating activities where needed to ensure safe academic environment
• Monitoring cameras and radio and responding, as needed.
• Ensuring all school entrances and exits are locked and secure.
• Monitoring immediate parking and entrance areas.
• Responding to emails, phone calls, and correspondences timely.
• Communicating with JJAEP Juveniles, their parents, and probation officers, as needed.
• Conducting fire and lockdown drills, as required annually.
• Updating contact information as part of the emergency plan.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
• Must have at least six (6) months to one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
• Minimum of one year of experience in law enforcement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess and maintain a Certification as a TCOLE Peace Officer and a Firearm Certification in the State of Texas.