JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 6-TACTICAL OPERATIONS MAJOR

Office of Juvenile Justice; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice – Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe is seeking a decisive Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 – Tactical Operations Major to lead tactical operations at a secure-care facility for adjudicated youth. You will supervise tactical officers, coordinate missions, and ensure safety, order, and readiness.

You will work with facility leadership to support youth movement, enforce contraband-control procedures, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or one year of experience plus additional requirements.
• Three years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR three years of experience in Probation and Parole.

Responsibilities

• Leads tactical response operations — responds to beeper alarms, supervises officers during disturbances, and coordinates statewide, regional, and local tactical missions and shakedowns.
• Implements strategic and emergency plans — interprets strategic directives, establishes shared situational awareness, documents tactical decisions, and ensures rapid, effective actions to protect life and property.
• Maintains facility safety & youth movement — works with facility leadership to ensure safe youth movement, conducts searches, enforces contraband-control policies, and completes required documentation.
• Supervises and develops staff — manages subordinate staff, approves leave, conducts CPM planning and evaluations, identifies training needs, and ensures equipment and certifications remain current.
• Ensures operational readiness — monitors facility structure and functional roles, stays current on major-incident policies, and ensures tactical preparedness across the unit.
• Serves as shift supervisor — oversees tactical response operations during assigned shifts and performs duties of the Tactical Response Lieutenant Colonel in their absence.
• Maintains 24-hour availability — subject to around-the-clock call-outs and able to perform any related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tactical operations leadership

Staff supervision

Crisis management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice – Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 S Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

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

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a decisive, highly skilled Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 – Tactical Operations Major to lead tactical operations at one of Louisiana’s secure-care facilities for adjudicated youth. This role is ideal for a confident leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, responds calmly under pressure, and is committed to maintaining safety, order, and operational excellence.

As the Tactical Operations Major, you’ll supervise tactical officers, respond to alarms and incidents, coordinate tactical missions, and ensure that all actions align with agency policies and strategic directives. You’ll work closely with facility leadership to support youth movement, conduct searches, enforce contraband-control procedures, and maintain documentation. You’ll also oversee staff performance, training, and equipment readiness while ensuring the tactical unit remains fully prepared for emergencies and major incidents.

If you’re a strong communicator with sharp tactical instincts and a passion for protecting staff, youth, and facility operations, this position offers a powerful opportunity to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact.

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.

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 tactical response operations — responds to beeper alarms, supervises officers during disturbances, and coordinates statewide, regional, and local tactical missions and shakedowns.

• Implements strategic and emergency plans — interprets strategic directives, establishes shared situational awareness, documents tactical decisions, and ensures rapid, effective actions to protect life and property.

• Maintains facility safety & youth movement — works with facility leadership to ensure safe youth movement, conducts searches, enforces contraband-control policies, and completes required documentation.

• Supervises and develops staff — manages subordinate staff, approves leave, conducts CPM planning and evaluations, identifies training needs, and ensures equipment and certifications remain current.

• Ensures operational readiness — monitors facility structure and functional roles, stays current on major-incident policies, and ensures tactical preparedness across the unit.

• Serves as shift supervisor — oversees tactical response operations during assigned shifts and performs duties of the Tactical Response Lieutenant Colonel in their absence.

• Maintains 24-hour availability — subject to around-the-clock call-outs and able to perform any related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

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

Appointment Type: Full-time, probational

Compensation Information: The Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,109.60biweekly.

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).