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South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Posted 5d ago

SECURITY OFFICER-WAE

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
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New Orleans or Gretna or Louisiana
$18/hrOnsitePart Time, Temporary
Responsibilities
  • monitoring facilities
  • conducting patrols
  • completing reports
Requirements
  • Valid Louisiana driver's license required
  • High school diploma preferred. Must pass drug screening and background check and meet statutory criminal-history requirements
Technical tools mentioned
Electronic application

Job description

About the Department


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Office of Juvenile Justice
New Orleans Regional Office
2550 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, LA 70053
https://ojj.la.gov/location/new-orleans-metro-region

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  responsible and vigilant individuals to serve as Security Officer (WAE). These temporary/as-needed roles support the safety and security of juvenile justice facilities by helping maintain order, prevent incidents, and promote a safe environment for youth, staff, and visitors. This position is ideal for candidates who are flexible, dependable, and passionate about public service and youth rehabilitation.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications: A valid Louisiana Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma

Minimum Qualifications

Supervision Received:
Close from a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 or higher level position.
Supervision Exercised:
None.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

  • Assist with clerical duties
  • Assist with transports
  • Monitor entrances, exits, and facility grounds to ensure security and prevent unauthorized access
  • Conduct routine patrols and report any safety concerns or suspicious activity
  • Assist in emergency situations, including evacuations or incident response
  • Enforce facility rules and support staff in maintaining order
  • Complete logs, incident reports, and other documentation as required
  • Provide courteous assistance to visitors, staff, and youth while maintaining professional boundaries
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the New Orleans Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana. 
Compensation:  $18.00 per hour.
Appointment Type: This is a part-time/WAE position

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
[email protected]

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 Driver's License, and clear a background check.

Benefits



Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.


Supplemental Questions







01
Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

  • Yes
  • No



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?

  • Yes
  • No



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?

    • Yes
    • No



    05
    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?

      • Yes
      • No



      07
      If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.




        08
        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)?

        • Yes
        • No



        09
        If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.




          10
          Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?

          • Yes
          • No



          11
          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 posting.

          • Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
          • No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.



          Required Question



          Agency Information

          Employer
          State of Louisiana
          Address

          1201 N 3rd St








          Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
          Phone
          (866) 783-5462
          Website

          http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

          About South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

          Provides community-based behavioral health and developmental disability services.

          Year founded
          2006
          Employees
          200
          Industries
          HealthcareSocial Services
          Activities
          outpatient mental health caresubstance abuse treatmentdevelopmental disability supportpsychiatric clinical servicesbehavioral health assessments
          Organization type
          Government
          Headquarters
          US

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