JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER I (6541)

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

NOTE: Selective certification of MALE candidates will be used in filling this vacancy, as the individual hired will work with male juveniles in the Rivarde Detention Center.

*All positions in this class are located in West Jefferson. Applications of those unwilling to work in West Jefferson will be rejected.

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.

Possession of an accredited high school diploma or equivalency certificate; plus, at least three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience involving children of school age (7-17 years of age); or one (1) year of college education (30 semester hours successfully completed) for each year of experience lacking.

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF A TRANSCRIPT OR DIPLOMA.

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.

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

Written Test --------------------------------------------- 100%

The written test is designed to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of first aid, juvenile behavior, juvenile delinquency and the problems encountered in the detention and care of juvenile inmates. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of the written test.

JOB POSTING NO. 6541-12R
DATE: 10/30/09
AMENDED: 05/30/14
RE-OPENED: 12/22/17