INVESTIGATOR, PREA

Responsibilities

• Determines appropriate information, interviews, researches, and performs other necessary duties to understand the nature of the event.
• Writes investigative reports explaining findings using PREA standards.
• Recommends appropriate action if necessary.
• Acts as liaison between Contract Compliance PREA section and other departments.
• Consults with Corporate PREA team and OPR to ensure investigations are completed according to established policies.
• Participates in Sexual Abuse Incident Reviews and After-Action Reviews as required.
• Works closely with the facility PSA Compliance Administrator and facility PREA response team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certification required.
• Four (4) years of experience in a correctional setting.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience required.
• Ability to think logically and objectively, analyze and evaluate facts, evidence, and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions.
• Ability to write reports and make oral presentations of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and obtain the cooperation and confidence of others.
• Knowledge of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) preferred.
• Well organized, multi-task oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written correspondence.
• Ability to develop accurate and effective reports that may explain technical information.
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others.
• Must successfully complete specialized training: Investigating Sexual Abuse in Correctional Settings and GEO OPR Investigations Training.
• Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid, and firearms.
• Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.