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PREA CoordinatorSalary$29.84 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeRegular Full-time, 40 hours/weekJob Number2024-00405DepartmentMissoula County Detention FacilityOpening Date04/25/2024Closing Date5/9/2024 5:00 PM MountainBargaining UnitNon-Union Personnel PlanWork SiteMissoula County Detention FacilityScheduling/Hours of WorkFull timeDefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base pay for this position is $29.84 per hour. The Sheriff's Department, Detention Division is seeking a PREA COORDINATOR to join their team. This position will lead all Sheriff’s department functions related to the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Develops and implements policies and procedures that support compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. Facilitates, coordinates, and provides administrative oversight to ensure compliance with PREA at all levels of the Missoula County Detention Facility (MCDF). Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. To Apply: •Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.•Please include with your completed application the following attachments: A letter or interest, and a resume.•Incomplete applications will be disqualified.•Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Representative Examples of WorkServes as main point of contact, internally and externally, for all PREA inquires. Develops, implements, and oversees the agency plan for PREA implementation. Oversees policy review, analysis, and revision of PREA policy and procedure. Ensures MCDF is PREA compliant. Reviews standards and completes pre-audit documentation. Works with the auditor and prepares for an audit. Prepare documents and coordinates with all appropriate staff for regular audits. Facilitate reviews, team meetings, and lead inspections to regularly review facility operations and programs are compliant with all standards. Conducts facility assessments to evaluate compliance with standards. Prepares reports and manages statistics. Maintains documentation as required by the standards. Develops and updates Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) as required. Directs all staff, including Administration team, regarding compliance efforts. Ensures staff understand their duties and responsibilities. Participates in preparation of the staffing plan. Attends PREA training workshops, coordinates and works with training staff to develop education and training for staff, inmates, contractors, and volunteers. Coordinates with outside entities, such as victim advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE), medical and mental health providers, investigating agencies or bodies, prosecutors, and others as needed. Compiles and reviews investigative materials to ensure quality investigations.Minimum Qualifications•Bachelor’s degree required. Degrees best suited for this position include sociology, criminology, and psychology.•Training in PREA Investigations or other related courses desired.•With a Bachelor's degree no experience is required. •Work experience in a correctional setting is preferred.•An Associates degree and 1 year experience in Corrections, PREA, Law Enforcement related case management, or Criminal investigations considered in lieu of Bachelors degree •4 years relevant experience in Corrections, PREA, Law Enforcement related case management, or Criminal investigations considered in lieu of Bachelors degree •SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass an extensive background check. Requires a valid Montana drivers’ license.Physical/Environmental DemandsWork is primarily performed in an office setting. Requires long periods of sitting, using a computer work station, standing and walking on hard cement surfaces. The employee may be exposed to potentially dangerous situations and a stressful environment. May require adjusting to changing shifts and may require pulling or dragging dead weight of up to 150 pounds. May require working longer than eight-hour days and employee is subject to call-out at any time.Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.AgencyMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874Websitehttp://www.missoulacounty.us