Security Officer-Wae

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

New Orleans Regional Office

2550 Belle Chasse Hwy. Gretna LA 70053

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : A valid Louisiana Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications : High School Diploma

Job Specification

Supervision Received :

Close from a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 or higher level position.

Supervision Exercised :

None.

Job Duties and Other Information

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

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).

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.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

How To Apply :

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Garilyn London

OJJ / Human Resources

If you are contacted for an interview please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

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 .

NOTE : Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 18 - 18