Jefferson Parish is currently hiring for a Juvenile Detention Officer I position located on the West Bank in the Department of Juvenile Services. 

Kind of Work

Work involves the custody of juvenile offenders being held in residential centers of the Juvenile Services and includes responsibility for the security of the facility and the physical safety of its occupants. Employee observes the behavior of, counsels with, and provides information about juveniles assigned; consults with other professional staff members who provide behavior, attitudinal, and functional information needed to effect behavior changes in juveniles. Work further involves interpersonal relationships with juveniles in educational, recreation and other growth or therapeutic activities. Incumbents receive professional supervision; however, IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT THEY ARE FREQUENTLY IN CHARGE OF ONE OR MORE OFFENDERS AND MUST BE ABLE TO PRESERVE ORDER AND DEAL WITH SEVERE DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS IF REQUIRED. This necessitates physical agility and strength, as well as a controlled but firm manner in dealing with juveniles. Tours of duty are on a shift basis (day and/or night, may include weekends and holidays, and are subject to rotation.  Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.  This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

Minimum Requirements

Meets one of the following:

I. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time, paid experience working with children of school age (7 to 17 years-of-age) or working in a detention or residential treatment facility as a correctional officer, probation officer, resident supervisor, or treatment provider.

OR

II. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree.

SUBSTITUTION: Candidates not possessing the required experience in Option I or Associate's degree in Option II may qualify via successful completion of accredited college coursework; 30 semester hours of credit may substitute for each year of experience lacking in Option I.

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

NOTE: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

Salary

$31,586.00 Annually