Recruiter

Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center • Covington, LA

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About The Position

Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is seeking a motivated and strategic Recruiter to lead full-cycle hiring in a fast-paced, mission-driven juvenile justice environment. This role is critical to ensuring we attract, hire, and retain professionals who embody integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service in our multi-award-winning facility.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of recruiting or HR experience
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess candidates for safety-sensitive roles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human resources, social or behavioral sciences, and/or a degree in a business-related field. An associate degree in a related field may be acceptable when combined with 3+ years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, and/or recruiting/talent acquisition.
• Experience in public sector, corrections, law enforcement, or juvenile justice.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Build strong candidate pipelines using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Partner with leadership to meet staffing needs and improve hiring strategies
• Coordinate pre-employment processes (background checks, physicals, etc.)
• Represent FPJDC at job fairs and community events
• Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate HRIS data
• Support onboarding and assist with new hire training

Benefits

• Best benefits package in the state - up to over $25,000 value!
• 100% paid health insurance for employees and their children!
• Work-life balance - typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Weekends off, paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees