JUVENILE DETENTION HOME SUPERVISOR (6544)

Salary : $46,050.00 - $55,260.00 Annually

Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 6544-09A

Department : Juvenile Services - Detention 2151

Opening Date : 11 / 15 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

Under direction, this is highly responsible professional level work involving supervisory and child custody work in managing and maintaining the L. Robert Rivarde Memorial Home, a detention center for juvenile offenders, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Employee will work under the guidance of, and at the direction of the Juvenile Detention Home Manager. During period of duty, this position is responsible for all activities of the detention staff and detained juveniles; making decisions in emergency and crisis situations; keeping detained juveniles in maximum security custody with least amount of discomfort; assisting in program planning; for seeing that pertinent laws, policies and procedures are adhered to; for supervising and training staff engaged in the safe care, custody and control of residents; and performing related work as required. This position is an essential, emergency duty status position and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

NOTE : Work is 40 hours per week on a rotating basis, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets one of the following options :

I. Current employment and permanent civil service status in the class of Juvenile Detention Officer II, including three (3) years of work experience as a Juvenile Detention Officer II.

II. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree with major coursework in (or closely related to) Criminal Justice / Criminology, Social Work, or Clinical / Counseling / School Psychology; PLUS, at least two (2) years of paid experience : (i) working with juvenile offenders as a counselor, behavior interventionist, mental health or human services professional, or community outreach coordinator OR (ii) working in the juvenile justice system as a correctional / detention officer, law enforcement officer, probation officer, resident supervisor, or treatment provider.

III. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree (in any major of study); PLUS, at least three (3) years of paid experience, as described above in Category II.

IV. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree (in any major of study); PLUS, at least five (5) years of paid experience, as described above in Category II.

V. Possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent); PLUS, at least seven (7) years of paid experience, as described above in Category II.

SUBSTITUTION : A Master's degree in a major of study listed in Category II may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience of Category II.

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.

Related education, experience, and / or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.

Kind of Examination

ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO : 6544-09A

DATE : 07 / 29 / 11

RE-OPENED : 12 / 9 / 22

AMENDED : 11 / 15 / 24

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below :

Application Offices

East Jefferson : Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson : Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.

Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is

usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave

Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.

Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays

Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance

All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.

Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance

An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their

dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of

the premiums for dependents.

A Flexible Benefits Plan

Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health

insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings

Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement

Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement

System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after

January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service

is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with

10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment

Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.

Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)

Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer

up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.

Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without

penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.

may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.

• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in the class of Juvenile Detention Officer II.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class other than Juvenile Detention Officer II.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

Select the option that describes your highest level of education.

Do you possess an accredited Bachelor's degree with major coursework in (or closely related to) Criminal Justice / Criminology, Social Work, or Clinical / Counseling / School Psychology?

Do you possess an accredited Master's degree or higher with major coursework in (or closely related to) Criminal Justice / Criminology, Social Work, or Clinical / Counseling / School Psychology?

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and / or original college diploma. For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript. If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information IMMEDIATELY . For college transcripts , the College or University may mail them to : Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn : Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University may email the official transcripts to jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. For college and / or high school diplomas , the original, official diploma must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices. Failure to submit Official Transcripts / Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

How many months and / or years of experience do you have with Jefferson Parish as a Juvenile Detention Officer II?

How many months and / or years of PAID experience do you have working with juvenile offenders as a Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Mental Health or Human Services Professional, or Community Outreach Coordinator?

Describe your PAID experience working with juvenile offenders as a Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Mental Health or Human Services Professional, or Community Outreach Coordinator. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

How many months and / or years of PAID experience do you have working in the juvenile justice system as a Correctional / Detention Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Probation Officer, Resident Supervisor, or Treatment Provider?

Describe your PAID experience working in the juvenile justice system as a Correctional / Detention Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Probation Officer, Resident Supervisor, or Treatment Provider. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

Required Question

Salary : $46,050 - $55,260