Juvenile Justice Specialist

About This Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

New Orleans Regional Office

2550 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, LA 70053

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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.

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• One year of experience in any field.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
• An applicant found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse or inappropriate sexual activity with a victim under coercion or without consent will be disqualified per the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

• Supervise youth and help create a safe, structured, and treatment-focused environment.
• Support therapeutic goals by modeling positive communication, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills for youth and staff.
• Maintain accurate records on youth behavior, incidents, assessments, and daily activities, and prepare required reports.
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings, sharing observations and recommendations to support youth progress.
• Assist clinical staff with group activities, therapeutic programming, and crisis intervention when needed.
• Conduct regular security checks of buildings, grounds, doors, gates, and fences to ensure safety and compliance with policy.
• Monitor youth movement, maintain youth counts, and follow all procedures related to contraband control and emergency response.
• Escort youth inside and outside the facility while maintaining appropriate security measures.
• Participate in required training to enhance knowledge, skills, and job performance.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including responding to emergencies, working shift schedules, and remaining available for 24‑hour call.

• Work Location: New Orleans Regional Office, New Orleans, LA.
• Appointment Type: Full‑time, Probational.
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Juvenile Justice Specialist 1, 2, or 3.
• Compensation: Specialist 1 (PS‑105) – Special Entrance Rate of $1,400.00 biweekly;
  Specialist 2 (PS‑106) – $1,504.00 biweekly;
  Specialist 3 (PS‑108) – $1,608.80 biweekly.
• Disqualification: The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections; incomplete applications may be rejected.

Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
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London

State employees receive competitive pay, a variety of benefits, and a great professional development program. The organization supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Access to group benefits information: .

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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
• 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; accrual rates increase with years of service.

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 systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Refer to the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS);
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana;
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (LSERS) and others for detailed information.