Juvenile Detention Attendant

LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT
Lafayette Juvenile Detention Home

Lafayette, LA

CURRENTLY HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITION AVAILABLE:

JUVENILE DETENTION ATTENDANT

Responsible for supervising and monitoring detainees of the Juvenile Detention Home. Works independently under the general supervision of a JDH Shift Supervisor or the JDH Operations Manager. Position is not supervisory, but may replace a JDH Shift Supervisor and work as an Attendant in Charge on an as need basis or temporary basis. Background checks will be conducted. Will be required to dispense medication. Days, nights and weekend schedules.

High school graduation or equivalent and experience working with and supervising detained juveniles; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Positions in this class may be assigned to an apprenticeship as defined by Civil Service Rule IV, Section 6. This requires the employee to complete initial and ongoing training requirements for direct care workers as established by the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice within one (1) year for continued employment.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY GOING TO www.LafayetteLa.gov, Your Government > Career Opportunities > Civil Service Employment Opportunities > External Applicants > Juvenile Detention Officer position and CLICK “Apply Now” at the bottom of the job description.

Go to this link to go directly to the application:

https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/1551|2

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Accepting the first 28 completed applications received by Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.!!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.81 - $18.51 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19