What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER II position at City of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge / Parish of EBR
Job Title : JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER II
Type of Vacancy : Open Competitive Multiple Vacancies
Job Opening No. : 2500060-1
Job Code : 2152
Work Location : JUVENILE SERV-DETENTION
Starting Salary : $14.0478 Hourly / $29,219 Annually
Pay Grade : 1140 Special Recruiting Rate : This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 14 (Starting Salary $42,909 Annually)
Application Dates : 01 / 10 / 2025 - 01 / 23 / 2025
Application Times : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
NOTE :
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Detention Facility Shift Supervisor, performs responsible detention work and limited supervisory work in the admission, care and control and release of delinquent juveniles. Work involves responsibility for promoting and ensuring the good physical, emotional and moral health and development of detainees. Work also includes assuring the general security and safety of the facility and its occupants. Employees of this class exercise independent judgment within prescribed standards and regulations. Performs other work as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and three years of experience in work with juveniles or juvenile offenders.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
In accordance with Licensing Standards of the Louisiana Administrative Code (Title 67, Part V, Subpart 8, Chapter 75, Juvenile Detention Facilities, §7511. Facility Responsibilities, B. Criminal Background Clearance), all employees of this classification assigned to the Juvenile Services Detention Center must pass a criminal background check and / or be fingerprinted at the time of appointment. Both appointment and continued employment at this location is contingent upon the ability to pass a criminal background check. Failure to pass a criminal background check renders a candidate or current employee ineligible for employment at this location.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.
EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.
APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note : For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov / hr. Career Assessment : Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov / careerguide.
Salary : $29,219 - $42,909
