Frontline Youth Rehabilitation & Safety Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana's Office of Juvenile Justice seeks Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1–3 to supervise and guide youth at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, LA. The role focuses on safety, structure, and positive behavior to support youth growth and community safety.

Pay is structured by level (PS-105 to PS-108) with biweekly entrance rates as listed, and the position includes full-time hours and career progression opportunities within juvenile justice.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• One year of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• 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 the youth movement and provide youth count as per the 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 the 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 that 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

Job description

State of Louisiana's Office of Juvenile Justice seeks Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1–3 to supervise and guide youth at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, LA. The role focuses on safety, structure, and positive behavior to support youth growth and community safety.

Pay is structured by level (PS-105 to PS-108) with biweekly entrance rates as listed, and the position includes full-time hours and career progression opportunities within juvenile justice.