Recruiter / Talent Acquisition

Recruit with purpose and help build a team that changes lives!

Are you the type of recruiter who wants more than just filling positions and chasing resumes? Do you want to help build a team that can truly change lives?

The Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center (FPJDC) is seeking a passionate, driven, and people-focused Recruiter to help us identify and hire professionals dedicated to working with at-risk youth in a secure juvenile justice environment.

This is not your typical recruiter role .

As part of Team FPJDC, the Recruiter goes beyond staffing vacancies - it's about finding role models in our community that have the compassion, resilience, integrity, and leadership needed to positively impact the lives of young people during some of their most difficult moments. Every hire matters. Every employee influences our facility culture. Every team member helps shape outcomes for youth and families.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Connect with purpose-driven candidates


• Recognize character and potential beyond a resume


• Serve as an ambassador for our agency and mission


• Think creatively about recruitment and retention


• Thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment


• Build relationships with colleges, workforce partners, military communities, and local organizations


• Help identify people who can balance accountability with compassion

This role works closely with Human Resources, Operations, Training, and Leadership staff to ensure we are bringing in the best possible people to serve our youth and community.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• You will recruit for careers that truly matter


• You will help shape the culture of an entire agency


• No two days are the same


• You'll recruit for a variety of impactful positions


• You'll play a direct role in supporting rehabilitation, safety, and positive youth development

Ideal Candidates Have:

• Recruiting, HR, staffing, or talent acquisition experience (minimum 1-3 years)


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• The ability to identify high-character individuals


• Creativity, initiative, and professionalism


• A passion for public service and helping others

If you're looking for a career where your work has real meaning - and where the right hire can help change a young person's future - we encourage you to apply.

Come help us build the team that builds better futures.

FPJDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Because we serve at-risk youth from diverse backgrounds and experiences, we value employees who bring professionalism, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to positive youth development.