PREA Manager

SUMMARY

PPS is currently seeking a qualified PREA Manager for Paragon Professional Services, LLC in El Paso, TX. The PREA Manager will need to ensure EPSPC and all PPS operations are in compliance with National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards and will be a liaison with ICE PREA Manager.

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure EPSPC and all PPS operations are following National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards
• Conduct Liaison with ICE PREA Manager in all PREA matters
• Create and accurately conduct any PREA incident within 2 hours of the initial report and send to designated ICE representative.
• PREA coordinator will report all indents to IHSC (medical) immediately and ensure detainee receives adequate and proper health care.
• Coordinate with all Stakeholders of the EPSPC, to include ACA, CDOS and all facility supervisors, staff and management.
• Coordinate with medical and mental health providers, criminal investigators, prosecutors and other professionals in the PREA field
• Ensure all staff training and staff are trained, with up to date PREA compliance with PREA regulations, standards and procedures
• Ensure PREA training material is following PBNDS, NICIC, AJA, ACA and any other applicable National ICE policy.
• Conduct daily visits, during normal working hours to ALL dorms and detainees housing units for interaction with detainees concerning general health and welfare of detainees and any PREA / SAPPI issues.
• Sign Logbooks of each Post that is inspected each day. Any PREA related concerns and topics will be immediately reported to Medical, COS, APM, PM and ICE representative.
• Ensure that all PREA, ICE or other applicable posters and notifications are in each dorm, housing unit and areas detainees have common access too.
• Conduct investigations for PREA incidents. PREA coordinator reports will be at a level that the report will potentially be used in legal criminal cases.
• Prepare and maintain all PREA compliance material and logs for 2011 PBNDS (rev 2016) standards, ACA, ODO, NICIC and National PREA Audits
• Host Bi-Weekly PREA Meetings
• Attend periodic training and refresher courses for all PBNDS standards and PREA related policies and procedures.
• Respond to all Emergency Incidents, while on duty and any major incident during weekends, evenings and nights. This would include pandemic response, riots and physical altercations.
• Other duties as assigned by APM or PM

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• S. Citizen or LPR
• Not Currently Employed by federal agency or active duty military
• Ability to obtain state security license (Noncommission/Commission)
• High School or equivalent
• 21 years of age or older
• Pass Government Background Checks

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Capable of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations.
• English literacy and ability to write reports in English
• Meet physical/health requirements for duties.
• Ability to use Computer Programs, such as Microsoft Excel and Word
• Prior to appointment, PREA coordinator MUST complete the following online e-course through;
  • https://nic.learn.com/learncenter.asp?id=178416&page=1
    • PREA Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities
    • Your Role: Responding to Sexual Abuse
    • PREA Audit Process and Instrument Overview
    • Communicating effectively and Professionally with LGBTI Offenders
    • Investigating Sexual Abuse in a Confinement Setting
  
  

Preferred

• 2-year ICE Detention or Local/State/Federal Corrections (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field (preferred)
• Ability to speak, write and comprehend a second language (Spanish or any language)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required. Must be able to conduct liaison with ICE PREA Manager in all PREA matters, conduct any PREA incident within 2hours of initial report, coordinate all reports to IHSC and ensure detainee receives adequate and proper health care. PREA manager will coordinate with all Stakeholders of the EPSPC, and with medical and mental health providers, criminal investigators, prosecutors and other professionals in the PREA field. Conduct training and daily visits during normal working hours to the facility to include all dormitories where detainees are.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

• Test based upon PBNDS and ACA standards
• Oral Board
• Overall combined test score (based on Written and Oral Board) will be selected

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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