COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR, PREA

The GEO Group•Eagle Pass, TX

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About The Position

The Compliance Administrator, PREA serves as the facility’s subject matter expert on compliance and accreditation issues and oversees and coordinates facility compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The role provides guidance and recommendations for compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) PREA standards, identifies and reports facility improvements to Facility Administrators and Corporate PREA Specialists, and manages the receipt, investigation, and facility responses to detainee grievances. The administrator is the facility’s primary PREA liaison and coordinates compliance efforts and reporting requirements. The role also supports staff training, policy and procedure implementation, PREA assessments and audits, incident reporting, annual reporting, and monitoring for retaliation against individuals who report abuse.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related capacity; experience must demonstrate an understanding of PREA sufficient to compare its requirements with facility operations.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and seven years of progressive experience in corrections, law enforcement, or related fields may be substituted at management’s discretion.
Above-average verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to employees at all facility levels and write cohesive, comprehensive documentation.
Ability to use tact and discretion and obtain the cooperation and confidence of others.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
Strong organization and multitasking skills.
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written correspondence.
Ability to develop accurate and effective reports that may explain technical information.
Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid, and firearms.
Ability to maintain a high tolerance for mental stress.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to work outdoors in varying climatic conditions.
Ability to work with computers and applicable departmental software.

Responsibilities

Serve as the facility’s primary PREA liaison and coordinate compliance efforts and reporting requirements.
Attend PREA training workshops, respond to inquiries, and coordinate and conduct PREA training for facility staff as needed.
Prepare reports and presentations as needed.
Maintain accurate records of detainee grievances and actions taken in response.
Investigate grievances and recommend response actions to management.
Write and update Corporate and facility-specific PREA policies and procedures, train staff, and oversee their implementation.
Compile facility statistics and reports on incidents of Sexual Activity and Sexual Abuse.
Assist inmates or detainees in filing grievances through informal communication procedures upon request.
Assist with PREA Facility assessments.
Prepare an annual report on findings and corrective actions for the Facility.
Monitor individuals who report abuse for retaliation in accordance with established PREA policy.
Serve as the facility’s primary advocate and liaison with the DHS PSA and Corporate PREA Specialists as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.