About This Job
The Mission of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is to improve the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice system and promote public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community.
We are seeking a strategic and highly experienced policy leader to direct all phases of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) grant programs. The ideal candidate should capable of performing complex research, legislative analysis, and statewide compliance monitoring of correctional facilities. You should be a sophisticated communicator who can provide technical expertise to the Governor’s office and high-level advisory boards while effectively managing federal funds to improve juvenile justice outcomes across the state.
Please visit our website for more information about our agency: https://lcle.la.gov/
Selected Core Competencies:
- Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
- Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Selected Preferred Competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
- Managing Programs: The ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programs to achieve strategic objectives and long-term outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in criminal justice, policy planning or analysis, law enforcement, legal research, contracts or grants management, statistical analysis, or program auditing; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
Experience Substitution:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Directs all phases of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) grant programs, overseeing policy development, long-range planning, and federal fund allocation.
- Monitors state and federal legislation to evaluate its impact on juvenile justice initiatives and prepares comprehensive policy impact statements for the Governor, Legislature, and LCLE leadership.
- Leads statewide on-site inspections of jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities to ensure strict adherence to the JJDP Act core requirements and the Louisiana Children’s Code.
- Serves as the primary technical expert and staff liaison for the State Juvenile Justice Advisory Board and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.
- Manages the full lifecycle of federal OJJDP funds, including the preparation of multi-year strategies, timely submission of federal applications, and rigorous fiscal accountability.
- Conducts complex criminal justice research and statistical analysis to identify juvenile crime trends, forecast future problems, and determine statewide funding priorities.
- Provides expert consultation and training to judges, law enforcement, and non-profit agencies regarding detention standards, intake screening, and federal program regulations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Criminal Justice Policy Planner Trainee, 1, 2, or 3
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For Further Information About This Posting, Please Contact:
Whitley Williams
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
whitley.williams@lcle.la.gov
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:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?
- I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don’t contribute.
- I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.
- I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.
- I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
- I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
- I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
- I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
- I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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How well do you apply subject-matter expertise to solve problems, share insights, and communicate effectively with others?
- I struggle to explain basic concepts, apply subject-matter knowledge, or share accurate information.
- I apply subject-matter knowledge in typical situations and communicate clearly with some guidance or support.
- I use my subject-matter expertise to solve problems, explain concepts clearly, and tailor communication to different audiences.
- I demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise, explain complex topics with clarity, and provide strategic insights that support broader goals.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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How well do you plan, run, and improve programs to achieve long-term goals?
- I struggle to connect program work to goals, manage resources, involve stakeholders, or track outcomes.
- I manage parts of programs with support, but I don’t always communicate clearly or use data consistently.
- I develop clear program plans, shift resources as needed, coordinate with stakeholders, manage risks, and use data to improve results.
- I lead long-term planning, build cross-team trust, use data and evaluation to innovate, and communicate strategically to keep programs aligned with big-picture goals.
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
