Job Description

Salary

$3,033.33 - $4,818.67 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403FO7-214917-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

11/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Office of Juvenile Justice

Alexandria Regional Office

1510 Lee St., Alexandria, LA 71301

https://ojj.la.gov/location/alexandria-region

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

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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 Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Supervision & Treatment Support (40%)

+ Supervise youth and foster a therapeutic atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation.
+ Serve as a role model, promoting positive communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
+ Participate in treatment team meetings and assist clinical staff with therapeutic group activities.
+ Intervene in crisis situations, prepare mandated reports, and transport youth as assigned.

Security & Safety Oversight (40%)

+ Conduct security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors, and gates.
+ Monitor youth movement, conduct counts, and enforce contraband prevention policies.
+ Escort youth inside and outside the facility, ensuring safety and compliance.
+ Respond to emergencies (e.g., riots, fires) while maintaining calm and order.

Professional Development & Additional Duties (20%)

+ Participate in educational programs to enhance knowledge and job skills.
+ Perform related duties as assigned.
+ Remain available for 24-hour call and work shift assignments as required.



Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at the Alexandria Regional Office in Alexandria, 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.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in

R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

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How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

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.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.



If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

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.



As a state employee, you will 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

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 Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's 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). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others