Juvenile Justice Specialist

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is powered by a strong mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, more successful futures. We are seeking compassionate, committed, and resilient individuals to join our team as Juvenile Justice Specialists at levels 1, 2, or 3, depending on experience and qualifications. These frontline professionals play a critical role in supervising youth, maintaining safety, and supporting rehabilitation within secure care settings. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead with integrity, model positive behavior, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people while strengthening public safety and community well-being.

Salary: $3,033.33 - $4,818.67 Monthly

Location: Monroe, LA

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 403NR-JJS123-CTS26

Department: Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date: 02/11/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

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 Duties:

Trains in all protective service duties:Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnelMaintains locked doors and gates as per facility policyFollows 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 Monroe, Louisiana.Appointment Type:Full-time. ProbationalCareer 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 aSpecial Entrance Rateof $1,400.00 biweekly.The Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (pay grade level PS-106) has aSpecial Entrance Rateof $1,504.00 biweekly.The Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (pay grade level PS-108) has aSpecial Entrance Rateof $1,608.80 biweekly.The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed inR.S. 15:587.1 (c)

Benefits: Insurance Coverage, Parental Leave, Holidays and Leave, Retirement

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