JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 5-ADMINISTRATIVE CAPTAIN

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Monroe, LA is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 – Administrative Captain to lead daily operations in a secure-care facility. Track youth and staff movement, oversee security rounds, and support treatment and compliance initiatives.

The role requires a background in residential/correctional or probation/parole settings, strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Contact HR for details.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or one year of experience in any field plus three years in residential/correctional/behavioral health settings or probation/parole.
• Experience supervising youth and staff in secure-care environments is preferred.
• Strong communication, calm under pressure, and leadership by example.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily youth and staff movement to ensure safe, secure transitions and custody at all times.
• Maintains security operations with rounds, contraband control, and shift documentation.
• Supports audits and policy development, participates in safety programs and hazard tracking.
• Contributes to treatment efforts through team meetings and behavioral observations.
• Responds to emergencies with searches and proper documentation.
• Supervises and develops staff, manages time/attendance, and coordinates training needs.
• Acts as shift leadership; available on 24-hour call and covers for higher leadership when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & audits

Policy development

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 confident, organized, and mission-driven Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 – Administrative Captain to help lead daily operations within a secure-care environment. This role is ideal for a steady, solutions-focused professional who thrives in fast-paced settings and takes pride in maintaining safety, structure, and accountability.

As an Administrative Captain, you’ll oversee youth and staff movement, conduct security rounds, support treatment efforts, and ensure the facility operates smoothly and safely. You’ll also play a key role in audits, policy development, emergency response, and staff supervision — all while helping create an environment that supports rehabilitation and positive youth development. Your leadership will help maintain consistency, strengthen operational standards, and support the overall mission of secure care.

If you’re a dependable leader who communicates clearly, stays calm under pressure, and leads by example, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements:

• 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Leads daily youth and staff movement — ensures safe, secure transitions; conducts building, grounds, and perimeter checks; and maintains custody and control at all times.
• Maintains security operations — performs rounds, enforces contraband-control policies, responds to issues, and prepares shift reports and documentation.
• Supports audits & policy development — participates in ACA/PbS audits, assists with SOP development, and collaborates with the safety officer on safety programs and hazard tracking.
• Contributes to treatment efforts — attends treatment team meetings, provides behavioral observations, and serves on Code of Conduct committees when assigned.
• Responds to emergencies — conducts searches, follows contraband-control procedures, and ensures all required documentation is completed.
• Supervises and develops staff — manages time and attendance, prepares CPM evaluations, identifies training needs, and consults with supervisors on personnel actions.
• Acts as shift leadership — serves on 24-hour call, performs duties in the absence of the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel, and completes additional tasks as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

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 $1,971.20biweekly. 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).

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

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