Entry-Level Juvenile Justice Specialist At Juvenile Detention Center

We are seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist to join our team. The selected individual will be tasked with monitoring youth at a Detention Center. Training will be provided. Generous hourly pay with overtime. Work is 12-hour shifts for 7 days a week with a one week on, one week off schedule. Job location is in Monroe, LA but candidates from other cities and states may apply. Lodging and per diem will be provided. Mileage is reimbursed up to 752 miles per month.

​Qualifications:

• A minimum three (3) years of progressive work experience, prior experience working with youth is a plus
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or other related fields is also a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, either AM or PM
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must have own vehicle

**Applicants with experience in adolescent and mental health counseling, behavioral management and education is a huge plus.**

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

• Trains in all protective service duties:
• Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel.
• Maintains locked doors and gates as per facility policy.
• Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on grounds (this includes youth, employees, and visitors).
• Monitors youth movement and provide youth count as per facility policy.
• Makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates to ensure that the integrity of security is intact; refers problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.
• Follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc. to control contraband.
• Maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations such as riots, fire, etc.; must maintain a level of functioning which does not induce panic among youth or employees.
• Institutes security measures when escorting youth inside and outside facility.
• Responds to order to report to duty during elopement (or other unusual occurrences) and mans duty stations as assigned.
• Supervises those youth assigned to his/her area and contributes toward creation of an atmosphere that is conducive to treatment.
• Participates as an active member in treatment team meetings, advising others about observations and recommendations.
• Maintains adequate records for each youth in their assigned area for unusual happenings, such as side effects from drugs, behavior problems, eating and sleeping problems, suicidal or homicidal attempts or threats, and any elopements or any attempts of elopements.
• Creates proper atmosphere on a security treatment unit which includes maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for youth by assisting in the cleaning of the physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment, and other items in the youth care unit.
• Participates in educational programs (either in-house or outside facility) as assigned, to increase knowledge base and job skills.