Juvenile Justice Specialist 123-Code Of Conduct Officer PT

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 S Grand St. Monroe LA 71202

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

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:

As a Code of Conduct Clerk youll assist with youth monitoring maintain accurate behavioral and unit documentation and support daily security operations. Youll help reinforce a safe orderly environment by conducting security checks monitoring youth movement and following contraband-control policies. This position plays an important role in supporting treatment goals and maintaining compliance with facility standards.

• Supports youth supervision assists with monitoring youth modeling communication and problem-solving skills and contributing to a safe treatment-focused environment.

• Maintains Code of Conduct documentation prepares required reports organizes records and ensures timely submission of documentation related to youth behavior and unit activity.

• Conducts security checks performs routine inspections of buildings grounds doors gates and fences to ensure security integrity and reports discrepancies to appropriate staff.

• Monitors youth movement follows facility policies for youth counts escorts and movement inside and outside the secure-care environment.

• Supports contraband-control procedures follows policies for preventing and identifying contraband among youth staff and visitors.

• Assists with unit sanitation helps maintain a clean safe and sanitary environment by assisting with cleaning physical surroundings and equipment.

• Maintains readiness subject to shift work and 24-hour call; performs additional duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe LA.

Appointment Type: This is a part time position

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Juvenile Justice Specialist 12 or 3.

Compensation:

• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (pay grade level PS-105) has a Special Entrance Rate of $17.50 hourly.

• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (pay grade level PS-106) has a Special Entrance Rate of $18.80 hourly.

• The Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (pay grade level PS-108) has a Special Entrance Rate of $20.11 hourly.

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)

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.

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.

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 Drivers License and clear a background check.

Required Experience:

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