JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3

Summary

Juvenile Justice Specialist

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.

Location: Baton Rouge Regional Office, 660 N. Foster Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR One year of experience in any field. Necessary special requirements include being at least 18 years of age. Disqualifications include being convicted of a felony, found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse, or found guilty of sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion.

Job Duties: Trains in all protective service duties, maintains locked doors and gates, follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband, monitors youth movement, makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates, follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc. to control contraband, maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations, institutes security measures when escorting youth inside and outside the facility.

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.

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

Job Description

Juvenile Justice Specialist

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.

Location: Baton Rouge Regional Office, 660 N. Foster Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR One year of experience in any field. Necessary special requirements include being at least 18 years of age. Disqualifications include being convicted of a felony, found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse, or found guilty of sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion.

Job Duties: Trains in all protective service duties, maintains locked doors and gates, follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband, monitors youth movement, makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates, follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc. to control contraband, maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations, institutes security measures when escorting youth inside and outside the facility.

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.

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