Juvenile Justice Specialist 1/2/3

State of Louisiana•Monroe, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice is hiring Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3, depending on qualifications and experience, for its Monroe Regional Office in Monroe, Louisiana. These frontline professionals supervise youth in secure care facilities, promote rehabilitation, and help maintain a safe, structured environment. The agency’s mission is to protect the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth so they can become productive, law-abiding citizens. The position trains employees in protective-service duties with security and treatment personnel. Work includes maintaining facility security, monitoring youth, preventing and controlling contraband, escorting and transporting youth, and responding to emergencies in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Employment is full-time and probational. The selected applicant must pass a drug screening, hold a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, and clear a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one year of experience in any field.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must not have been convicted of a felony or be under indictment on a felony charge, unless relief from applicable state and federal disabilities has been granted.
Must not have engaged in disqualifying sexual abuse or sexual activity described under PREA regulations.
Must not have been convicted or pleaded nolo contendere to a crime listed in Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:587.1(c).
Must pass a drug screening before appointment.
Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
Must clear a background check.
Must authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice HR Office to contact prior employers for PREA reference checks.

Responsibilities

Receive on-the-job training in unit duties from security and treatment personnel.
Perform transport officer duties.
Maintain locked doors and gates in accordance with facility policy.
Follow facility policies for controlling and preventing contraband on facility grounds, including among youth, employees, and visitors.
Monitor youth movement and provide youth counts according to facility policy.
Check buildings, grounds, fences, doors, and gates to ensure security integrity, and refer problems or deficiencies to the appropriate authority.
Search youth and living quarters according to procedures to control contraband.
Maintain security and follow instructions during emergencies such as riots and fires, while maintaining composure.
Apply security measures while escorting youth inside and outside the facility.