JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 4-KEY CONTROL OFFICER
Salary
$3,991.87 - $6,758.00 Monthly
Location
Bunkie, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403ACY-223559-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie
1536 Bordelon Rd., Bunkie, LA 71322
https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie
Acadiana Center for Youth is seeking a detail-driven, safety-focused Key Control Officer to coordinate critical security and safety programs across the secure-care facility and its affiliated sites. This role is ideal for someone who excels in compliance, documentation, and operational oversight - and who is committed to maintaining a safe, secure environment for youth and staff.
As the Key Control Officer, you'll conduct inspections, develop policies, manage key-control systems, and administer the Office of Risk Management's Loss Prevention Program. You'll serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, assist with safety training, review incidents, and ensure all safety-related documentation is accurate and timely. You'll also supervise control center personnel, conduct security rounds, oversee youth movement, and respond to emergencies as needed.
If you're organized, observant, and confident in enforcing safety and security standards, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to support OJJ's mission and strengthen operational readiness across ACY's secure-care campuses.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus:
Two years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR
Two years of experience in Probation and Parole.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Manages key control operations - develops policies, conducts inspections across ACY campuses, reviews security reports, and ensures compliance with OJJ and facility standards.
Administers safety and loss-prevention programs - implements Office of Risk Management safety requirements, reviews accidents and incidents, and prepares reports for appropriate authorities.
Serves as safety liaison - coordinates with government agencies on safety codes, fire prevention, sanitation, and environmental standards; assists with monitoring health regulations.
Ensures staff training and documentation - verifies employees are properly trained in equipment use, maintains supporting documentation, and serves as backup to the Safety Officer.
Maintains facility security operations - supervises youth and staff movement, conducts security rounds, performs perimeter checks, and prepares shift reports and documentation.
Supervises control center personnel - oversees Front Gate/Inquiry staff, manages time and attendance, and completes planning and evaluation responsibilities.
Responds to emergencies - conducts searches, enforces contraband-control policies, maintains 24-hour on-call readiness, and completes required documentation.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full-time, probational
Compensation: The Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,842.40 biweekly.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
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.
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.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License, and clear a background check.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?
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?
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If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.
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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?
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If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
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Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?
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If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
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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)?
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If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
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Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?
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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 postin
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Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm