Pre-Employment Requirements

1. Determining Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Possess a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET).

• Possess a valid Driver’s License.

• Possess a valid Louisiana Professional License/Certificate, when necessary.

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2. Criminal Background Check

Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check through the Louisiana State Police, as well as a Child Abuse and Neglect System check through the Department of Child and Family Services.

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3. Diana Screen

Applicants must complete a Diana Screen. The Diana Screen is an easy-to-use, pre-hire/volunteer risk management screen that helps keep youth safe from sexual abuse and sexual boundary violations. It is a computerized test that takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and is administered by the Human Resources department of the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center. For more information about The Diana Screen® please visit: www.DianaScreen.com.

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4. Physical Health Screen

Applicants must complete a basic health screening.

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5. Drug Screen

Applicants must submit to, and satisfactorily complete, a drug screen.

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6. Physical Fitness Test (for detention staff only)

Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical fitness exam which includes:

1. 300 Meter Run

2. Push Ups

3. Sit Ups