Law Enforcement Mentor

Law Enforcement Mentor

The Law Enforcement Mentor is responsible for mentoring, supporting, and guiding at-risk youth through prevention, intervention, and community engagement services. Drawing on prior law enforcement experience, this role focuses on building positive relationships with youth and families while helping prevent delinquency, truancy, substance use, violence, and other high-risk behaviors. The specialist works collaboratively with schools, families, community organizations, and service providers to connect youth with appropriate resources and opportunities for success. This position emphasizes relationship-building, trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and restorative approaches rather than enforcement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Youth Mentorship & Support

• Build positive, trusting relationships with youth and young adults.
• Provide mentorship, encouragement, and guidance focused on personal growth and accountability.
• Support youth in developing communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and decision-making skills.
• Conduct regular check-ins with youth identified as at-risk for truancy, behavioral concerns, substance use, or juvenile justice involvement.

Prevention & Education

• Support workshops and presentations on topics including bullying prevention, drug and alcohol awareness, gang prevention, internet and social media safety, violence prevention, and healthy decision-making.
• Participate in school and community outreach events.

Crisis Intervention & De-escalation

• Respond to youth and family crises using trauma-informed and non-confrontational approaches.
• Assist in de-escalating behavioral or emotional situations involving youth.
• Identify immediate safety concerns and coordinate support services when necessary.

Family & Community Collaboration

• Work closely with parents, guardians, schools, social workers, probation staff, and community agencies.
• Help families navigate behavioral, educational, and community resource systems.
• Attend case meetings and community partnership meetings as assigned.

Diversion & Intervention Services

• Support diversion efforts that provide alternatives to juvenile justice involvement.
• Assist youth in completing program goals, community service requirements, or restorative justice activities.
• Connect youth and families with counseling, educational support, employment programs, and other community resources.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate case notes, incident reports, referrals, and program documentation.
• Track youth participation, progress, and outcomes.
• Prepare reports as required by agency policies or grant funding requirements.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, education, or related field preferred.

Credentials: Retired or current law enforcement professional in good standing preferred.

Experience: Experience working with youth, families, or community-based programs. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to build rapport with diverse youth populations. Knowledge of juvenile justice systems and community resources.

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or certification in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, youth development, restorative practices, mental health awareness, previous mentoring, coaching, school resource, or community policing experience.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Ability to engage youth in a positive and respectful manner.
• Strong de-escalation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of trauma impacts on youth behavior.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Work Environment

• Work may occur in schools, homes, community centers, nonprofit organizations, or office settings.
• Flexible schedule may include evenings or occasional weekends.
• Local travel may be required!

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS's corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!

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