PREA Coordinator and Integrity Unit Assistant

St. Louis County•Buzz Westfall Justice Center - Clayton, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance for incidents of sexual assault, abuse or harassment and assist with internal investigation process. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability. To learn more County benefits, please visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Requirements

Equivalent to an Associate's Degree and three years of related experience.
Good understanding of the rules, regulations, and policies governing the various divisions and sections of the Department.
Ability to keep detailed and organized records.
Ability to accurately prepare and complete a comprehensive investigative report of their work and findings in accordance with IA policy and procedure.
Ability to handle case evidence consistent with policy and procedures.
Ability to complete assigned investigations within established deadlines.
Ability to write investigative reports to effectively communicate the results of investigations to appropriate parties.
Ability to conduct employee and volunteer background checks utilizing Criminal Justice Information System.
Ability to assist Integrity Unit Manager in completing suspension and termination letters for the Department of Justice Services with cooperation from the County Counselor’s office.
Ability to comply with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

The legal team will advise if the requested discipline is supported by legal means and able to be defended if challenged.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of standards and policies in accordance with PREA and applicable federal mandates.
Develop reporting programs on the incidence of prison rape to improve the management and administration of correctional facilities.
Establish PREA training curriculum for Justice Service's staff, volunteers, contract employees and inmates.
Serve as department representative on PREA related issues for internal and external organizations.
Conducts on-site investigations that are confidential, complex, sensitive, and high profile.
Gathering of initial documents and facts related to investigations, identifying, and pursuing investigative leads in a timely manner.
Identify potential witnesses, schedule interviews, establish rapport with witnesses and subject employees, examine records, interview staff, residents, and officials, and prepare an internal investigative report.
Has a great deal of contact with the public and the law enforcement community, and to access the need for outside law enforcement involvement and make necessary contact and requests.
Accurately interprets, communicates, and explains relevant agency policies and procedures.
Apply analysis and judgement in investigating allegations of unacceptable personal conduct through careful consideration of the situation, defining the problem objectively and offering investigative findings.
Keep detailed and organized records and accurately prepare and complete a comprehensive investigative report of their work and findings in accordance with IA policy and procedure.
Handling of case evidence is required and consistent with policy and procedures and completes assigned investigations within established deadlines.
Writing investigative reports to effectively communicate the results of investigations to appropriate parties.
Create and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
Conducting employee and volunteer background checks utilizing Criminal Justice Information System.
Assist Integrity Unit Manager in completing suspension and termination letters for the Department of Justice Services with cooperation from the County Counselor’s office.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.