JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 4

Salary : $3,991.87 - $6,758.00 Monthly

Location : St. Martinville, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : 403ACYSM-215053-GOL

Department : Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Acadiana Center for Youth-St. Martinville

1815 Terrace Hwy., St. Martinvile, Louisiana 70582

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 here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

• Maintain security and respond to emergencies, disturbances, and other incidents while preventing panic among staff and youth.
• Supervise youth movement during meals, education, recreation, medical visits, and daily activities; conduct security rounds and inspections.
• Participate in ACA and PbS audits; assist with policy and procedure development; serve as training officer and support safety programs.
• Respond to emergencies, conduct searches, and enforce contraband prevention policies with accurate documentation.
• Directly supervise Juvenile Justice Specialists 1-3, manage performance evaluations, time / attendance records, and provide consultative support across disciplines.
• Ensure unit safety and sanitation, assisting with cleaning and upkeep of physical surroundings.
• Remain subject to 24-hour call and perform duties in the absence of higher-level supervisors, including Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 / 6 and the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel.

Position-Specific Details :

Work Location : This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in St. Martinville, 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

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

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Garilyn London

OJJ / Human Resources

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 :

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) :

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Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

02

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail / prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

03

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N / A.

04

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

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If so, when? If "NO", enter N / A.

06

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

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If so, when? If "NO", enter N / A.

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Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

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If so, when? If "NO", enter N / A.

10

Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?

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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained.IMPORTANT : I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job postin

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Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15 : 587.1 (c)?

Required Question