ACA Coordinator

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The ACA Coordinator ensures the facility reviews mandated systems in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives. The position is based at the Otero County Prison in Chaparral, New Mexico, and reports to the Deputy Warden, Programs. The coordinator establishes periodic and annual departmental reviews, develops facility compliance policies and procedures, plans training to meet American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation requirements, and conducts regular compliance reviews and inspections. The role also provides quarterly facility activity reports to the customer and MTC, develops and monitors the departmental budget, and helps ensure adequate staffing for security posts, inmate surveillance, and auxiliary functions. The position includes responsibility for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance, promoting positive social skills, and maintaining accountability and safety. Other duties within the incumbent’s scope of work may be assigned by management. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of experience in an adult correctional environment or related field, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity, and a valid Texas or New Mexico driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management. Accreditation preparation experience is preferred. The incumbent must complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in an adult correctional environment or related field.
At least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Valid driver’s license in Texas or New Mexico with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in accreditation preparation.

Responsibilities

Establish periodic and annual reviews of each department to ensure compliance with MTC and customer directives.
Develop policies and procedures for facility compliance.
Plan and develop training to meet ACA accreditation requirements.
Conduct regular reviews and inspections of secure facility operations and programs for compliance with applicable laws and agency policy, separate from inspections conducted by other agencies, including customer audits and inspections.
Ensure quarterly reports on facility activities are provided to the customer and MTC.
Develop the departmental budget, monitor and control expenditures, and review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
Ensure the facility has sufficient staff to cover designated security posts, provide full surveillance of inmates, and perform auxiliary functions.
Ensure PREA compliance for all inmates.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties within the scope of work as assigned by management.
Complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.