Salary: $18.00 Hourly Location : Lafayette, LA Job Type: Unclassified Job Number: 403FO5-211749-GOL Department: Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date: 08/12/2025 Closing Date: 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Central About this Job Office of Juvenile Justice Lafayette Regional Office130 Chappuis Dr., Lafayette, LA 70501 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 a seeking motivated and dependable student to serve as Student Worker-WAE at its Probation and Parole Office. This part-time position offers hands-on experience in a professional justice setting, supporting administrative operations and gaining exposure to juvenile justice practices. Ideal candidates are organized, eager to learn, and committed to public service. Job Duties and Other Information Job duties: The Student Worker will play a valuable role in assisting Juvenile Probation Officers and administrative staff with the supervision, rehabilitation, and case management of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Working under direct supervision, the Student Worker will perform a range of administrative, observational, and support duties that enhance the daily operations of the probation unit and contribute to its mission of promoting accountability, growth, and public safety. Position-Specific Details: Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Lafayette Regional Office in Lafayette, Louisiana. Compensation:$18.00 per hour. Appointment Type:This is a part-time/WAE position Work Schedule: 24 hours/weekly 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
[email protected] 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 . 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 currently enrolled as a full-time student?
02 Are you currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a baccalaureate, master's, PhD or JD degree?
03 Which degree program are you currently enrolled?
- Baccalaureate
- Graduate
- Law School
04 Will you be registered as a fulltime student for the following semester?
05 What is your classification? (Ex: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior graduate program, law school) 06 What is your anticipated date of graduation? 07 Are you pursuing a degree in a scientific/technical field?
08 Are you pursuing a degree in a business field?
09 Please specify your major and concentration. 10 What is your cumulative GPA? 11 Would you be interested in a clerical position?
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