JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 5

State of Louisiana

Monroe (LA)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 66,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

State of Louisiana's Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe seeks a Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 to lead security operations, oversee rounds, and coordinate staff in a high-stakes environment. This role requires calm leadership and decisive action to protect youth and staff.

The position emphasizes supervision, incident response, searches for contraband, and collaboration with facility leadership to maintain safety and order.

Qualifications

Three years in residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home settings with relevant responsibilities.
Three years in Probation and Parole.

Responsibilities

Conduct security rounds to ensure gates, windows, and exits are secure.
Inspect staff equipment monthly for operability and readiness.
Brief staff on daily activities, youth movement, and policy updates.
Respond to alarms/incidents and supervise staff during disturbances.
Implement safety actions to protect life, property, and environment.
Maintain awareness of facility structure and major-incident protocols.
Support youth movement including meals, recreation, and court trips.
Conduct searches to prevent contraband; document activities.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Safety first

Critical decision-making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 (JJS 5) to provide leadership and oversight within a secure-care environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in supervision, critical decision-making, and maintaining safe, orderly operations for youth and staff.

As a JJS-5, you’ll oversee security rounds, ensure facility entrances and exits remain secure, brief staff on daily activities, and maintain awareness of policy updates. You’ll respond to alarms and incidents, guide staff during high-pressure situations, and help ensure that actions taken protect life, property, and the overall safety of the facility. You’ll also support youth movement throughout the campus, conduct searches to prevent contraband, complete required documentation, and collaborate with facility leadership to maintain a secure and structured environment.

If you’re reliable, calm under pressure, and committed to promoting safety and accountability, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to support OJJ’s mission and lead by example.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus:

Three years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR

Three years of experience in Probation and Parole.

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Conducts security rounds to ensure gates, windows, and exits are secure and free of discrepancies.
Inspects staff equipment monthly to confirm operability and readiness.
Briefs staff on daily activities, youth movement, and any updates to policies or procedures.
Responds to alarms and incidents and supervises staff during disturbances to maintain safety and order.
Implements safety actions that protect life, property, and the environment during critical situations.
Maintains operational awareness of facility structure, functional roles, and major-incident protocols.
Supports youth movement throughout the facility, including meals, recreation, court trips, and special events.
Conducts searches of property, staff, youth, and living quarters to prevent and control contraband.
Completes required documentation related to searches, youth movement, and security activities.
Provides on-call coverage and performs additional duties as assigned, including acting in the absence of supervisory leadership

Work Location

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

Compensation Information

The Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,971.20 biweekly.

Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational

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

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable or refused?

If so, when? If 'NO', enter N/A.

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

If so, when? If 'NO', enter N/A.

Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

If so, when? If 'NO', enter N/A.

Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)? The Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources requires: The Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources requires that the Office of Juvenile Justice have verified or be provided proof that an applicant has not engaged in an act of sexual abuse or that a former employee has not been accused of a sexually coercive event, provided sanction, or sought to conceal or deflect status of the alleged alleged case; the Office of Juvenile Justice will verify that they have webe. I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.