JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3

<div style="text-align: center"><br><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/logo-lojj-CMYK-full - Copy.jpg" style="width: 184px" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt=""></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Office of Juvenile Justice</strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><strong>Monroe Regional Office</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><strong>1907 Washington St., Monroe, LA 71207</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><a href="https://ojj.la.gov/location/monroe-region" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ojj.la.gov/location/monroe-region</a></div><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">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.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">We are seeking compassionate, committed, and resilient individuals to serve as&nbsp;</span>Juvenile Justice Specialists<em style="color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;</em><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">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.</span></p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">One year of experience in any field.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169120" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>,<p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Job Duties:</u></p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; width: 1253.24px"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0.75pt"><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Trains in all protective service duties:</p><div style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Transport Officer</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Maintains locked doors and gates as per facility policy</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on grounds (this includes youth, employees, and visitors).</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Monitors youth movement and provide youth count as per facility policy.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">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.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc. to control contraband.&nbsp;</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">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.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Institute security measures when escorting youth inside and outside the facility.</li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; width: 93%; margin-left: 0"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0.75pt"><p style="margin: 15px 0"><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></p><strong style="font-weight: 700">Work Location</strong>: This vacancy is located at the Monroe Regional Office in Monroe, Louisiana.&nbsp;<p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Appointment Type:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time/Probational</p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Career Progression:</strong>&nbsp; This position may be filled as a Juvenile Justice Specialist 1,2, or 3.</p><strong>Compensation:</strong>&nbsp;<br><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin-left: 80px"><li><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">The Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (pay grade level PS-105) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,400.00 biweekly.&nbsp;</strong></p></li><li><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">The Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (pay grade level PS-106) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,504.00 biweekly.</strong>&nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">The Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (pay grade level PS-108) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,608.80 biweekly.</strong></p></li></ul><br><strong style="font-weight: 700">The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in <a href="https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?p=y&amp;d=79264" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">R.S. 15:587.1 (c)</a></strong><p style="margin: 15px 0"><em>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.</em></p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><u>How To Apply</u></p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</strong><br><br>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.&nbsp;<br><br>* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). &nbsp;Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.<br><br>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.<br><strong><br>&nbsp;If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.<br><br>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.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" style="width: 100%; margin-left: calc(0)" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="border: rgba(236, 233, 216, 1); padding: 0.75pt; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)"><br></td></tr></tbody></table><strong>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</strong><br>Garilyn London<br>OJJ/ Human Resources<br><a>[email protected]</a>