SECURITY OFFICER-WAE Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5039754) Apply  SECURITY OFFICER-WAE Salary $18.00 Hourly Location Hammond, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 403FO3-211741-GOL Department Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date 08/11/2025 Closing Date 8/26/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Office of Juvenile Justice Hammond Regional Office 42381 Deluxe Plaza, Hammond, LA 70403 https://ojj.la.gov/location/hammond-region The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a responsible and vigilant individual to serve as Security Officer (WAE). These temporary/as-needed roles support the safety and security of juvenile justice facilities by helping maintain order, prevent incidents, and promote a safe environment for youth, staff, and visitors. This position is ideal for candidates who are flexible, dependable, and passionate about public service and youth rehabilitation. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A valid Louisiana Driver's License Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma Job Specification Supervision Received : Close from a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 or higher level position. Supervision Exercised : None. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Monitor entrances, exits, and office grounds to prevent unauthorized access + Greet and screen visitors, ensuring compliance with security protocols + Assist staff in managing youth and family interactions in waiting areas or during appointments + Respond to emergencies or disturbances and notify appropriate personnel + Complete incident reports and maintain daily activity logs + Support staff during high-risk appointments or transitions Position-Specific Details: Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Hammond Regional Office in Hammond, Louisiana. Compensation: $18.00 per hour. Appointment Type: This is a part-time/WAE position 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. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. How To Apply: 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. * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. * For further information about this vacancy contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.London@la.gov If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. 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 (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf) . 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. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 01 Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status? + Yes + No 02 Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? + Yes + No 03 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 04 Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? + Yes + No 05 If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A. 06 Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting? + Yes + No 07 If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A. 08 Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)? + Yes + No 09 If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A. 10 If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting. + Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present. + No. Do not contact my employers, past or present. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email