The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Serve as the Operations Shift Supervisor, overseeing daily facility operations and providing leadership across assigned areas, including supervision of a housing unit when needed.
Maintain safety, security, and order by supervising youth and staff movement, ensuring doors and gates are secured, conducting building and perimeter checks, and completing required security rounds in accordance with OJJ and facility procedures.
Oversee youth movement during meals, education, recreation, pill call, and medical or mental health appointments, ensuring custody and control at all times.
Prepare, review, and submit shift reports, incident documentation, and other required records, determining appropriate follow-up actions as needed.
Participate in ACA and PbS audits, assist with developing policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures, and serve as a training officer for staff.
Support facility safety initiatives by coordinating safety programs, developing safety-related policies, and tracking accident and hazard data to identify trends and corrective actions.
Contribute to treatment team meetings by sharing observations and recommendations, and serve on Code of Conduct committees when assigned.
Supervise subordinate staff by managing time and attendance records, completing performance evaluations, identifying training needs, and providing coaching and consultation.
Collaborate with the Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 and the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel on personnel matters and cross-disciplinary coordination.
Respond to emergencies, conduct searches, and enforce all contraband control policies, ensuring proper documentation is completed.
Remain available for a twenty-four-hour call and perform related duties as assigned, including acting in the absence of higher-level supervisory staff.
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
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.