PREA Manager

Job Summary:

The PREA Manager oversees the facility’s compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and National Standards (28 CFR Part 115). This role leads efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and harassment while ensuring a zero-tolerance environment. The PREA Manager serves as the facility’s subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all PREA-related matters, integrating compliance standards into daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the facility’s PREA compliance program, including policies, procedures, and corrective actions.
• Monitor operations and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with federal standards.
• Coordinate PREA audits and conduct internal assessments; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and deliver PREA training and ensure detainee/inmate education on rights and reporting.
• Oversee responses to allegations, ensuring victim safety, evidence integrity, and proper coordination.
• Monitor investigations for quality, timeliness, and objectivity; collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Track, analyze, and report PREA data; prepare required reports and recommend improvements.
• Participate in incident reviews, staffing assessments, and risk mitigation efforts, including identifying vulnerable populations.
• Collaborate with leadership to integrate PREA standards into facility operations and represent the facility as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of PREA standards (28 CFR Part 115) and related best practices
• Understanding of applicable laws related to corrections and civil rights
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations and policies
• Proficiency in data analysis, auditing, and compliance monitoring
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in corrections, criminal justice, compliance, or investigations preferred.
• Familiarity with correctional operations and investigative processes preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15, lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile.

Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour