Associate Degree from an accredited college or university and/or completion of a basic Police Juvenile Specialist course recognized by Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement Academies.

Two (2) years experience in police juvenile work on a full time basis or three (3) year's experience is assigned part time.

Must be an active member of the Massachusetts Juvenile Police Officers' Association (MJPOA), Inc. in good standing at the time of application or certification.

(40 hours minimum). Including seminars and continuing education programs whose curriculum focus is on juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. Possession of an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, Corrections, or related areas would suffice for 15 hours of specialized training.

If applicant has made a significant contribution in the field of juvenile justice or delinquency prevention by publishing an article or received state certification by an affiliated police juvenile officers association, or received community service awards, or has been acknowledged for his/her professionalism. Community involvement should be demonstrated. School relationships should be documented (letters from school authorities), public speaking (where, when, subjects, how many hours total), task forces (name, when, subject addressed), service clubs (what relationship or contribution), a waiver not to exceed 15 hours or specialized training maybe granted.

NOTE: The total number of hours that may be waived shall not exceed 20.

APPLICATION FOR 2 DAY JUVENILE TRAINING

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