Youth Justice & Security Specialist

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

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is hiring Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3 to supervise youth and support rehabilitation within secure care settings at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, LA. This is a full-time, probationary opportunity requiring safety-focused responsibilities.

Incumbents receive on-the-job training, participate in security operations, and progress may occur through the 1–3 pay grades with biweekly entrance rates as described.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; 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.

Skills

Experience in any field

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is hiring Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3 to supervise youth and support rehabilitation within secure care settings at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, LA. This is a full-time, probationary opportunity requiring safety-focused responsibilities.

Incumbents receive on-the-job training, participate in security operations, and progress may occur through the 1–3 pay grades with biweekly entrance rates as described.