JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3

JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST

Salary: $3,033.33 - $4,818.67 Monthly Location: Bridge City, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 403BCCY-JJS123-CTS26 Department: Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date: 01/12/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits --------

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; 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

• Supervise and monitor youth in secure care settings to ensure safety and compliance
• Implement behavior management strategies and enforce facility rules
• Facilitate daily routines including meals, recreation, education, and programming
• Conduct searches, inspections, and security checks
• Document incidents, behaviors, and progress in case records
• Serve as a role model and mentor, promoting positive decision-making and accountability
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary
• Collaborate with counselors, educators, and medical staff to support youth rehabilitation

### Position-Specific Details

• Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, LA.
• Appointment Type: Full time, Probational
• 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.

How to Apply --------------

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

Additional Information ----------------------

• Information to support your eligibility for the position 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.
• 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.
• If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
• Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
• This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.London@la.gov

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.

Benefits --------

State employees 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
• 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 Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans 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), Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others.

Application Questions ---------------------

1. Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? Yes No

2. Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status? Yes No

3. Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? Yes No

4. If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.

5. Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? Yes No

6. If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

7. Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting? Yes No

8. If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

9. Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)? Yes No

10. If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

11. If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.

12. Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)? Yes No

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm