Compliance Officer Supervisor

Great Falls Pre-Release Center•Great Falls, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Great Falls Pre-Release Center is a non-profit Community Corrections worksite consisting of three Counseling campuses. The campuses are minimum security and residential in nature, housing closely screened and selected for program acceptance, adult male and female felon offenders during their structured transition program for re-entry into the community. The Centers also operate a Jail Alternative program for adult male/female clients and a Community Service program involving adjudicated males and females. In addition to performing all duties of the Compliance Officer (CO), the Compliance Officer Supervisor will assist the senior staff in the management of the facilities as well as act as an Advisor/Supervisor for all Compliance Officer’s. The CO Supervisor will assist in identifying safety and health deficiencies within Center and augment CO’s at any time at any one of the three facilities. The Transition Center is designed as a structured pre-release program for adult male and female offenders who are within 24 months of parole eligibility or one year of discharge date. It allows residents participating in the program to re-integrate into the community while learning necessary life skills to maintain a crime-free lifestyle. The Center allows residents a period of time to establish employment and/or training, establish budgeting and money management skills, begin a savings plan, find housing and participate in counseling relevant to specific areas to aid in their transition into the community. The Transition Center has a five-phase program beginning at the orientation level. Each phase has a minimum time frame of participation with graduated levels of responsibility. The resident assumes his/her own case goals as they progress through the program. The Transition Center opened its doors as a male pre-release facility in March of 1984. At that time, the Center utilized the main floor for office space, kitchen and dining facilities, and a lounge area. the upper floor was used for living quarters. In 1990 the basement of the original facility was remodeled into office space, a conference room, TV room, hobby room and additional restroom facilities. In 1993 the Center undertook a major expansion which more than doubled the capacity and usable space in the Center. A women's program was added in October of 1996 with the purchase and renovation of building adjacent to the existing facility. In 1997 an expansion project involving the women's facility provided for an increase in service rooms and greater flexibility in programming. In 1998 the men's facility added to the wing completed in 1993 by extending that area to the South and increasing the Center by another 7500 square feet. Throughout the years, the Transition Center has taken pride in its visual improvements to the building and grounds. Landscaping efforts are ongoing as we endeavor to become an appealing addition to the neighborhood.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Three years’ experience in general human services programs or related field involving law enforcement or behavioral science.
Possess a basic understanding in the techniques of interpersonal relations.
Ability to understand and be sensitive to the needs of residents.
Ability to supervise effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Effective verbal and written communication. Good organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Working as a Compliance Officer “CO”. Assist in the selection and screening of CO’s and Part-time CO’s.
Assist in the comprehensive development and implementation of a training program for the CO’s and part-time CO’s. Perform random periodic visits on all CO shifts to insure a wide overview of work performance and patterns.
Become proficient on U.A. procedures and retain certification within 6 months of assuming CO Supervisor position. Responsible for shipping and proper accountability of federal (outside) U.A. samples.
Assist in the ongoing review and updating of changes to the CO. Handbook. Develop and implement a continuous training schedule to maintain CO proficiency. Insure the currency of all training programs for CO’s and related areas such as Resident Handbooks and policy changes.
Assist in CO Job development as it pertains to the enhancement and refinement of various duties and responsibilities. Conduct CO meetings as necessary to fully represent CO involvement.
Bring to the Executive Director, Deputy Director or Facility Manager, attention problem areas, grievances, recommendations or other matters pertaining to the CO’s, including their inputs.
Assist supervisors in identification and problem-solving issues pertaining to Compliance Officers/Correctional Treatment Specialist relations. Perform periodic written evaluations on CO staff as necessary.
Prepare and schedule personnel, including yourself, for satisfactory manning of all shifts for both full-time and part- time CO’s. Maintain and monitor vacations and holidays of CO Staff. Review time cards for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them to the Business Manager as well as verifying holiday and vacation requests.
Perform additional duties as assigned and requested.