| (a) Submission of Renewal Applications. All applications
for renewal must be submitted through TJJD's certification system.
(b) Training Documentation. The department or facility
must use TJJD's certification system to document continuing education
received by individuals seeking a certification renewal.
(c) Criminal History Checks. A certification renewal
application must include verification that the applicant for certification
currently meets the criminal history standards set forth in this chapter.
(d) Deadline for Submission of Renewal Application.
(1) Renewal applications:
(A) must be submitted before the end of an officer's
certification period; and
(B) may not be submitted earlier than 30 days before
the end of the officer's certification period.
(2) If an application to renew an officer's certification
has not been submitted by the end of the officer's certification period
plus any applicable grace period or extension, the officer's certification
expires.
(e) Approval of Applications.
(1) TJJD reviews information contained in a renewal
application to determine whether the officer has met the requirements
to be granted a renewed certification.
(2) TJJD may request additional information or documentation
when reviewing an application. The department or facility must respond
to such requests within 14 calendar days. If the department or facility
fails to respond within 14 calendar days, the officer is ineligible
to perform the duties of a certified officer and may not count in
any staff-to-juvenile ratio.
(f) Denial of Applications. Any individual whose application
is denied because TJJD has determined a certification renewal will
not be granted may not perform the duties of a certified officer or
be employed in any position requiring certification.
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