PREA/Suicide Prevention/ADA (PSA) Coordinator

Job Description

General Statement of Duties:

This position serves under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Inspection and Compliance Division. PSA Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the ECSD's strategic plan to comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 and all applicable standards. PSA Coordinator is responsible for providing suicide prevention activities including trainings, outreach to Emergency Departments, and reporting. PSA Coordinator is responsible for ECSD's efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and its services and accommodations for all inmates. Assist the department by ensuring that policy and procedures are implemented. Perform other related duties such as training, policies, rules and regulations to subordinates.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Inspections and Compliance Division. As designee of the Superintendent of the Office of Professional Standards, will assign work and review performance through oral and written reports for adherence to policy and conformance with rules and regulations.

Supervision Exercised:

Exercises supervision of work assigned to ECCF, ECPRC and WIT facilities PREA and Suicide Prevention managers. Works collaboratively with ECSD, Wellpath, Spectrum staff to ensure compliance with Federal regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Must have a thorough knowledge of, and be able to perform, all of the essential functions of a certified correctional officer with the rank of officer (See Correctional Officer Position Description).

• Serve as the Department's PREA Coordinator, Suicide Prevention Coordinator and the ADA Coordinator.

• Provide support to members of the department's PREA committee and PREA managers; and facilitate PREA monthly meetings.

• Daily interaction with the inmate population to provide 30-day assessments.

• Comply with governing standards at the Middleton Facility, the Pre-Release Center, and the Women in Transition Center by developing policies and procedures.

• Conduct annual review of policies and procedures, suggesting revision to existing policies.

• Collect and analyze data concerning all incidents of sexually abusive behavior perpetrated by staff or inmates on other inmates.

• Develop objectives and provide detailed reports to the Sheriff and to Federal Agencies as appropriate.

• Review documentation for inmate requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

• Play a role in the department's Morbidity-Mortality Review process.

• Receive, review, and, when appropriate, assist in the implementation of any reasonable recommendations for corrective action arising from the morbidity and mortality review process.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

The Essex County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field.

• At least five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time in law enforcement or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the knowledge and skill for this assignment.

• Ability to act calmly, make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations. Ability to adapt to varying work situations.

• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.

• Ability to motivate others and to understand, explain and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and methods of correctional institution management. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of direct supervision.

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of times. Possess reasonable physical stamina and endurance.

• Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, analyze and determine the applicability of data, draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.