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JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3
Office of Juvenile Justice —Monroe, LA
- $3,033.33 - $4,818.67 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Detention Officer
LASALLE —Monroe, LA
- $19.46 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- On-the-job training
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JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3 (TACTICAL RESPONSE)
Office of Juvenile Justice —Monroe, LA
- $3,033.33 - $4,818.67 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Correctional Officer
Union Parish Detention Center —Farmerville, LA
- $10.50 - $12.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Correctional Officer
Security Partners, LLC —Collinston, LA
- From $11 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Military
- Conflict management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Correctional Officer
Security Partners, LLC —Rayville, LA
- From $11 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Military
- Conflict management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sergeant Hourly
Lasalle Management —Monroe, LA
- $20.46 an hour
- Bilingual
- Management
- Customer service
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10d
SECURITY LIEUTENANT
Union Parish Detention Center —Farmerville, LA
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Lieutenant
LaSalle —Monroe, LA
- $21.46 an hour
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
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JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3

Office of Juvenile Justice -
Monroe, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$3,033.33 - $4,818.67 a month

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$3,033.33 - $4,818.67 Monthly

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403SCY-JJS123-CTS25

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

One year of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

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 that 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Columbia, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full-time. Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

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 Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

How To Apply:

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

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

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 Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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