Salary $4,270.93 - $7,738.00 Monthly Location Bunkie, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 403ACY-224740-GOL Department Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date 08/12/2026 Closing Date 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Office of Juvenile Justice Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie 1536 Bordelon Road, Bunkie, LA 71322 https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting the public while transforming the lives of youth through safe, effective, and individualized services that help them grow into productive, law-abiding citizens. We are excited to welcome a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 — a senior-level leader who plays a vital role in the heartbeat of facility operations. In this position, you'll guide staff, strengthen safety and structure, and help shape a positive, trauma-informed environment where youth can learn, heal, and succeed. Your leadership will directly support rehabilitation, reinforce agency standards, and ensure that every day in secure care moves youth closer to long-term success. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus: Three years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR Three years of experience in Probation and Parole.

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 Juvenile Justice Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting youth within the justice system by providing supervision, guidance, and access to rehabilitative services that promote positive behavioral change and public safety. In this role, you will: Supervise and coordinate the work of Juvenile Justice Specialists across shifts Ensure compliance with safety protocols, behavioral management procedures, and agency standards Monitor youth behavior and intervene in crisis situations using approved techniques Provide coaching, training, and performance evaluations for direct reports Collaborate with facility leadership to implement programming and operational improvements Review incident reports, documentation, and ensure timely submission of required records Serve as a role model for professional conduct and ethical leadership

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at Acadiana Center for Youth. in Bunkie, Louisiana.

Compensation:

The Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,971.20 biweekly.

Appointment Type:

Full time, probational 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. 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 Garilyn.

London@la.gov 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others