Regional PREA Compliance Manager - Program and Policy Analyst - Advanced

Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care.
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The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill two remaining Regional PREA Compliance Manager (Program and Policy Analyst – Advanced) positions.
Current Vacancies (This is a reannouncement): Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County) Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County) DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including (for full-time employees) a minimum of 3.
5 weeks of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.
25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year.
Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
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Position Summary This position is responsible for a wide range of investigative and program management duties related to DOC PREA ( Prison Rape Elimination Act ) compliance within their assigned region.
The position has authority to coordinate the PREA compliance efforts at the assigned facilities.
Specifically, this position coordinates and monitors facility-based compliance; provides technical assistance; reviews completed investigations; and leads policy development.
This position carries out tasks in relationship to the goals and timelines established by the agency, Corrections Security Chief, PREA Director, and respective appointing authorities.
The Wisconsin DOC has zero-tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement settings.
The position works collaboratively with all organizational units within the DOC to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual violence of inmates and youth.
This position acts as a representative of the Department of Corrections Office of the Secretary in collaborating with internal and external partners and developing implementation strategies to comply with the US Department of Justice Final Rule and National PREA Standards.
Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 07-03 with a starting pay range of $32.
00 - $43.
46/hour .
Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
This position offers the possibility of a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule based on operational needs.
This position may have some statewide travel and may need to occasionally work some flexible hours.
Job Details Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.
e.
a citizen or national of the U.
S.
, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.
S.
without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.
Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens.
Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
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Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have experience: Conducting compliance monitoring, auditing or program evaluation.
Analyzing, developing, or writing policies and procedures.
Conducting or reviewing administrative or criminal investigations.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have: Experience implementing policy and procedure in a correctional setting.
Training and/or experience working with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) or sexual assault service providers.
Conducting or reviewing sexual abuse investigations.
How To Apply This position requires submission of a resume and letter of qualifications which should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications for the purposes of this application.
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Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
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Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.
Foster@wisconsin.
gov .
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
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Each work location manages multiple institutions please see below for assignments: Region 1 – MSDF, RCI/STF, RYOCF Headquartered at Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County) Also Manages: Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County), Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County), & Sturtevant Transitional Facility (Sturtevant, Racine County).
Region 6 – CVCTF, SCI, JCI, NLCI Headquartered at Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County) Also Manages: Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County), New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County), & Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County) Deadline to Apply Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday February 20 th , 2024 .
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