SECURITY OFFICER-WAE

Office of Juvenile Justice; Bridge City (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Security Officer (WAE) at the Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana. The part-time role focuses on maintaining security, monitoring entrances and grounds, and assisting in emergencies to ensure a safe environment for youth, staff, and visitors.

Minimum qualifications include a valid Louisiana Driver's License; a High School Diploma is preferred. The position reports to a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 or higher and requires compliance with

Qualifications

• A valid Louisiana Driver's License.
• High School Diploma (preferred).
• Supervision received from a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances, exits, and facility grounds to ensure security and prevent unauthorized access
• Conduct routine patrols and report any safety concerns or suspicious activity
• Assist in emergency situations, including evacuations or incident response
• Enforce facility rules and support staff in maintaining order
• Complete logs, incident reports, and other documentation as required
• Provide courteous assistance to visitors, staff, and youth while maintaining professional boundaries

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Road, Bridge City, LA 70094

https://ojj.la.gov/location/bridge-city-center-for-youth-jefferson-parish

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 responsible and vigilant individuals to serve as Security Officer (WAE). These part time/as-needed roles support the safety and security of juvenile justice facilities by helping maintain order, prevent incidents, and promote a safe environment for youth, staff, and visitors. This position is ideal for candidates who are flexible, dependable, and passionate about public service and youth rehabilitation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Louisiana Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

Supervision Received:

• Close from a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 or higher level position.

Supervision Exercised:

• None.

Job Duties:

• Monitor entrances, exits, and facility grounds to ensure security and prevent unauthorized access

• Conduct routine patrols and report any safety concerns or suspicious activity

• Assist in emergency situations, including evacuations or incident response

• Enforce facility rules and support staff in maintaining order

• Complete logs, incident reports, and other documentation as required

• Provide courteous assistance to visitors, staff, and youth while maintaining professional boundaries

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour.

Appointment Type: This is a part time/WAE position.

Work Details: The incumbent of this position will serve as a part time Food Production Worker, working 24 hours a week.

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.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London, OJJ/ Human Resources, [e-mail]