JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3

Nunez Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice in Monroe, LA is seeking compassionate Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1–3 to supervise youth in secure facilities, promote rehabilitation, and maintain a safe, structured environment. This is a full-time, probationary position with opportunities for advancement through the specialist levels.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (or one year of experience), and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in any field required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Disqualifying felony conviction or indictment pending relief from disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel.
• Transport Officer duties and escort responsibilities.
• Maintains locked doors and gates per facility policy.
• Prevents contraband and enforces ground rules for youth, staff, and visitors.
• Monitors youth movement and conducts youth counts as required.
• Performs security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates; reports deficiencies.
• Follows search procedures for youth and living quarters to control contraband.
• Maintains security and responds to emergencies without panic among youth or staff.
• Implements security measures when escorting youth inside and outside the facility.

Skills

General work experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking compassionate, committed, and resilient individuals to serve as Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3 depending on qualifications and experience. These frontline professionals play a vital role in supervising youth in secure care facilities, promoting rehabilitation, and ensuring a safe and structured environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people while advancing public safety and community well-being.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

One year of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found https://ojj.la.gov/location/monroe-region,

Job Duties

• Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel


• Transport Officer


• 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.

Position-Specific Details

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Monroe Regional Office in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full-time/Probational.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Juvenile Justice Specialist 1,2, or 3.

Compensation

• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (pay grade level PS-105) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,400.00 biweekly.


• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (pay grade level PS-106) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,504.00 biweekly.


• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (pay grade level PS-108) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,608.80 biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

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