JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1 / 2 / 3

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA, US

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The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth. 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.

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 provides 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.
Institutes security measures when escorting youth inside and outside the facility.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Location

2550 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, LA 70053 (New Orleans Regional Office).

Compensation

Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (PS-105) – Special Entrance Rate $1,400.00 biweekly.

Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (PS-106) – Special Entrance Rate $1,504.00 biweekly.

Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (PS-108) – Special Entrance Rate $1,608.80 biweekly.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. Click the "Apply" link above to complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Submit detailed experience / education in the application; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). 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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Contact

Garilyn London

OJJ / Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

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Juvenile Justice Specialist • New Orleans, LA, US