Office of Juvenile Justice Bridge City Center for Youth 3225 River Road, Bridge City, LA 70094 The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, more successful futures. We are excited to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator 4 to support our Investigative Services team. In this key role, you will help strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of our investigative operations by preparing reports, organizing case documentation, maintaining critical records, and supporting compliance efforts. Your work ensures accuracy, accountability, and seamless coordination within a unit that plays a vital role in upholding safety, transparency, and agency standards. We’re looking for a dependable professional with strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in a mission‑driven environment. Ideal Candidate Competencies Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally. Following Policies and Procedures: Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures. Managing Resources: Allocates resources effectively, follows procedures, tracks usage, and maintains accurate records to support operational and financial needs. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly. Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change. Three years of experience in administrative services. Experience Substitution Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties Prepare reports, memoranda, directives, and other administrative documents by compiling, organizing, and editing data from multiple sources. Ensure all materials meet agency standards and support compliance with departmental requirements. Respond to inquiries verbally and in writing, providing clear explanations of policies, procedures, and administrative decisions. Maintain organized files and records related to compliance, investigations, and administrative functions. Conduct audits, manage correspondence, and maintain multiple databases to support unit operations. Perform video management duties, including updating and replacing recordings, maintaining logbooks, labeling evidence, and ensuring proper retention and destruction of video materials. Coordinate and schedule meetings, screen and route telephone calls, and participate in staff conferences and inter‑agency meetings. Operate standard office equipment and prepare purchase orders, supply requests, and procurement documentation. Support unit operations by tracking goals, setting priorities, and assisting with planning and strategy development. Assign tasks to clerical staff, provide guidance and assistance, conduct performance planning sessions, and keep supervisors informed of staff performance concerns. Accurately compute employee work hours and update master timesheets. Train clerical staff and provide ongoing support with case typing, documentation, and procedural questions. Perform other related duties as needed to ensure efficient and effective operation of the section. Position‑Specific Details Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana. Appointment Type: Full‑time, Probational 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). 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. 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. The application 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. * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 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. 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 Driver's License, and clear a background check. Contact Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.London@la.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr