Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP229: PREA Compliance Officer

PREA Compliance Officer

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP229
6
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
54,018.00 - 67,870.00 - 85,363.00 USD Annual
$25.97 - $32.63 - $41.04
$54,018.00 - $67,870.00 - $85,363.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The PREA Compliance Officer coordinates, monitors, and evaluates efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual misconduct in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). This position serves both the Youth Services Center and the Metropolitan Detention Center, ensuring compliance with PREA, American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, and New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) accreditation requirements. The officer also implements program improvements and tracks compliance metrics to support a safe and legally compliant facility environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the PREA Administrator in conducting audits to ensure compliance with department policies and applicable PREA standards.
  • Collect, analyze, and report compliance data; recommend program improvements and prepare reports and statistical summaries as required.
  • Serve as the Retaliation Monitor and provide reports on retaliation concerns to the PREA Administrator and other designated personnel.
  • Identify trends, patterns of employee noncompliance, and other issues; report findings to support corrective action.
  • Participate in Sexual Assault Review Meetings; facilitate meetings in the absence of the PREA Administrator.
  • Investigate and interview victims; respond immediately to all allegations of sexual misconduct in accordance with PREA standards and protocols.
  • Ensure that all incidents of sexual misconduct are promptly reported to management; identify and report false allegations that may require disciplinary action.
  • Coordinate procedures for identifying and monitoring reported incidents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Work with management to conduct PREA compliance audits and ensure alignment with department policies.
  • Provide routine updates to management regarding policy changes and program improvements.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information, records, and decisions in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Human Services, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of work experience involving law enforcement or government compliance.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
  • Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
  • Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
  • Employee may be required to work a flexible schedule.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Most duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Some duties require working outdoors, with exposure to natural weather conditions.
  • May be exposed to intermittent noise, vibration, fumes, odors, contagious diseases, and potentially hostile or dangerous situations.
  • Indoor surfaces are typically even, dry, and may be carpeted or tiled; duties may involve using stairs.
  • Outdoor surfaces may be even or uneven, wet or dry, and include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
  • Outdoor duties may require use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
  • Job hazards may include working in a correctional facility environment with exposure to high noise levels, dangerous situations, and risk of serious bodily injury or other health hazards.
  • Employee may be required to work a flexible schedule, including irregular hours.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • May occasionally handle first aid and oxygen equipment.
  • Handles a variety of materials, including reports, forms, documents, writing instruments, and standard office supplies.

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