| Location | Jefferson Parish, LA |
JUVENILE DETENTION HOUSEKEEPER (2044)
Salary
$29,633.00 Annually
Location
West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2044-05R
Department
Juvenile Services - Detention 2151
Opening Date
09/04/2026
Closing Date
9/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform a variety of basic housekeeping and laundry duties in the L. Robert Rivarde Juvenile Detention Center. Work primarily entails the daily washing, drying, folding, storage and inventory of clothing and linens at the center. Handles the care and storage of linens and clothes. Washes, dries, folds and collects linens and clothes. Performs general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, sweeping, etc... Daily collection of all soiled clothing and linens from girls and boys respective areas and from kitchen. Launders juvenile detention home linen and personal clothing of detained juveniles according to set procedure. Folds laundry and returns to designated places. Keeps and maintains a record of clothing and linen inventory, and re-orders supplies as needed. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
At least six (6) months of work experience involving general housekeeping duties.
NOTE: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
NON-COMPETITIVE - All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Juvenile Detention Housekeeper and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO: 2044-05R
DATE: 10/26/12
AMENDED: 02/10/23
RE-OPENED: 09/04/26
Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one years salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
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How many months and/or years of work experience do you have involving general housekeeping duties?
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Describe your work experience involving general housekeeping duties and sewing/mending. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question
Employer Jefferson Parish
Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone 504-364-2730
504-736-6364
Website http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply