DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops procedures to identify and monitor all reported sexual misconduct to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Conducts audits to ensure compliance with department policy and all applicable PREA standards.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports compliance data to management; recommends program changes and compiles reports and statistical data as required.
- Ensures all incidents of sexual misconduct are immediately reported through approved methods; substantiates any false reports, which may result in disciplinary action.
- Provides training to all staff, including volunteers, medical personnel, and mental health professionals.
- Establishes procedures for administrative and unit-level investigations of alleged misconduct.
- Collaborates with staff to prevent sexual assaults and recommends ways to enhance the security of all detention areas.
- Investigates allegations of sexual misconduct, interviews victims, and responds immediately in accordance with PREA standards and protocols.
- Identifies trends and patterns to improve sexual abuse prevention efforts.
- Provides routine updates to management on all policy changes.
- Serves as a liaison and represents MDC, Bernalillo County, and/or community organizations regarding ongoing PREA issues and changes.
- Seeks grant funding for PREA initiatives and interprets federal and state legislation related to PREA.
- Handles sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions, and maintains confidentiality of all sensitive information.
- Performs duties as assigned; the allocation of responsibilities may vary depending on the position's focus and time spent on essential duties.
*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 related field.
- Six (6) years of work experience in corrections, law enforcement, government compliance, or related experience, plus two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.
*Any equivalent combination related to education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Employee must complete the required Supervisor classes if applicable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Outdoor duties are sometimes required in the performance of essential duties, and the worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
- Worker may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration, a variety of fumes and odors, contagious diseases, and potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
- Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
- Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
- Outdoor surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry.
- Outdoor duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
- Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
- Work hazards or potential work hazards include those of a correctional facility environment, with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health hazards.
- Employee may be required to work a flexible schedule.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties includes the telephone, computer, telefax machine, photocopy machine, and pager.
- Worker may handle first aid and oxygen equipment on an occasional basis.
- Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various writing utensils, and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.