Job Description

About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe
4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202
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 a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as Juvenile Justice Specialist 4, responsible for supervising staff and supporting the daily operations of secure care facilities for youth. This role plays a key part in maintaining safety, promoting rehabilitation, and ensuring that staff deliver consistent, trauma-informed care aligned with agency standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus:
Two years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR
Two years of experience in Probation and Parole.
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 .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Supervision (20%)

• Issuing and collecting shift packets (search sheets, coverage, overtime, violations, UORs).
• Conduct fence line checks each shift and report findings.
• Respond to alerts for fights, crises, and staff assistance.
• Oversee searches of youth after visitation per policy.
• Facility Rounds & Youth Supervision (30%)

• Make rounds in dorms during night shifts and ensure facility cleanliness.
• Supervise youth transitions, recreation, and dining hall movements.
• Monitor school areas, assist teachers, and ensure youth remain supervised.
• Coordinate laundry services and enforce recreation policies.
• Policy Compliance & Treatment Standards (10%)

• Adhere to OJJ/facility policies and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of agency mission and goals.
• Safety & Professional Conduct (10%)

• Follow driver safety guidelines and apply emergency interventions when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism, teamwork, and communication with staff, youth, families, and the public.
• Documentation & Reporting (10%)

• Escort youth on/off campus and ensure supervision at all times.
• Document dorm activities in daily logs and complete required reports accurately and on time.
• Security & Housekeeping (10%)

• Conduct safety rounds, pat-downs, and dorm searches.
• Ensure daily housekeeping and sanitation standards are met.
• Perform facility counts per policy.
• Behavior Intervention Unit (BIU) Oversight (10%)

• Ensure BIU policies are followed, including medical checks and documentation.
• Supervise youth during meals and medication distribution.
• Oversee dining hall cleanup and orderliness.

Position-Specific Details: Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full-time, probational
Compensation: The Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,842.40 biweekly.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in .
How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.

• 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
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.
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. The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Skills Required