JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER I (6541)

LED FastStart • Gretna, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This responsible entry-level position provides for the safety and security of juvenile residents and the facility, and for the physical care, safety, humane treatment, and well-being of juvenile offenders held in residential custody of the Juvenile Court. The employee ensures residents’ daily activity schedules are carried out as directed by supervisory staff; observes resident behavior; and initiates non-clinical counseling and rap sessions. The officer supervises residents throughout the shift and may be in charge of one or more offenders, preserving order and addressing serious disciplinary problems as needed. The role requires physical agility and strength and a controlled but firm manner when dealing with juveniles.

All positions are located in West Jefferson, and applicants unwilling to work there will not be referred. Tours of duty are shift-based, may include day and/or night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and are subject to rotation. The position requires driving a Parish vehicle; possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record will be given preference. This is an essential emergency-duty position, and the employee may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification options: a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and at least three years of full-time, paid experience working with school-age children (ages 7 to 17) or in a detention or residential treatment facility as a correctional officer, probation officer, resident supervisor, or treatment provider; or an accredited associate’s degree.
• Applicants lacking the required experience under Option I or the associate’s degree under Option II may substitute accredited college coursework, with 30 semester hours of credit substituting for each year of experience lacking under Option I.
• Proof of education is required.
• Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is disqualifying unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.
• The work requires physical agility and strength and a controlled but firm manner when dealing with juveniles.
• Applicants must be willing to work in West Jefferson.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are given preference.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety and security of residents and the facility.
• Provide for the physical care, safety, humane treatment, and well-being of juvenile offenders in residential custody.
• Ensure residents’ daily activity schedules are carried out accurately as provided by supervisory staff.
• Observe resident behavior and initiate non-clinical counseling and rap sessions.
• Supervise residents throughout the shift.
• Preserve order and deal with serious disciplinary problems when required.
• Drive a Parish vehicle when required.
• Remain on duty during a recommended voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish if not relieved.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree