Juvenile Justice Specialist

Overview

Office of Juvenile Justice – Lake Charles Regional Office, 807 West Bayou Pines Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-region

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 compassionate, committed, and resilient individuals to serve as Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3 depending on qualifications and experience. These frontline professionals play a vital role in supervising youth in secure care facilities, promoting rehabilitation, and ensuring a safe and structured environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people while advancing public safety and community well-being.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

• One year of experience in any field.

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.

Trains in all protective service duties:

• 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 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.

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Lake Charles Regional Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full-time/Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Juvenile Justice Specialist 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation:

• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (pay grade level PS-105) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,400.00 biweekly.
• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (pay grade level PS-106) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,504.00 biweekly.
• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (pay grade level PS-108) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,608.80 biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in RS 15:587.1 (c).

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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