Frontline Juvenile Justice Specialist: Secure Care & Safety

Grambling State University; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is seeking Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3 for the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe. The role covers frontline supervision, safety, and rehabilitation within secure care settings, with opportunities for progression based on experience.

Appointment is full-time with a probational period. Specialized entrance rates are posted by pay grade PS-105, PS-106, and PS-108, paid biweekly. A background check and PREA compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Trains in all protective service duties.
• Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel.
• Maintains locked doors and gates as per facility policy.
• Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on grounds (this includes youth, employees, and visitors).
• Monitors youth movement and provide youth count as per facility policy.
• Makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates to ensure that the integrity of security is intact; refers problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.
• Follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc. to control contraband.
• Maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations such as riots, fire, etc.; must maintain a level of functioning which does not induce panic among youth or employees.
• Institute security measures when escorting youth inside and outside the facility.

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Job description

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is seeking Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3 for the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe. The role covers frontline supervision, safety, and rehabilitation within secure care settings, with opportunities for progression based on experience.

Appointment is full-time with a probational period. Specialized entrance rates are posted by pay grade PS-105, PS-106, and PS-108, paid biweekly. A background check and PREA compliance are required.