Juvenile Justice Specialist I-III — Secure-Care & Rehab

Grambling State University; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Louisiana seeks Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1–3 for the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie. Responsibilities include supervising youth, ensuring safety, and enforcing facility policies in a secure care setting.

Position is full-time at the Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie with a progression path to JJS 1, 2, or 3; compensation is area-competitive with biweekly entrance rates depending on grade.

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 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice in Louisiana seeks Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1–3 for the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie. Responsibilities include supervising youth, ensuring safety, and enforcing facility policies in a secure care setting.

Position is full-time at the Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie with a progression path to JJS 1, 2, or 3; compensation is area-competitive with biweekly entrance rates depending on grade.