Correctional Compliance Program Specialist

Correctional Compliance Program Specialist – Long Creek Youth Development Center

Grade: 24 Salary: $51,438.40 - $68,889.60 (This rate includes $0.60/hour for institutional stipend)

Open: May 2, 2024

Close: May 16, 2024

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is professional services work in coordinating and managing operational standards and department policies for correctional facilities and community corrections in Maine. This position is responsible for ensuring that the facility maintains its accreditation through the American Correctional Association (ACA). It is also responsible for the facilities Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and Performance Based Standards (PBS) compliance. This position may assist with County and Municipal detention facility inspections, review/response to county jail complaints and assist with other projects/duties as assigned. Additional projects such as participating as a member of a statewide audit team investigating and reviewing operational practices and unusual occurrences within the State and County Correctional System. Work is performed under limited supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

• Knowledge of American Correction Association (ACA) standards, responsible for tracking compliance with accreditation standards and other performance standards.
• Knowledge of Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), responsible for the implementation and compliance throughout the correctional facility of PREA guidelines as well as departmental goals, objectives, and policies.
• Interprets and applies federal and state laws and accrediting agency standards to determine revisions to established state and local correctional facility standards.
• Assists County and Municipal detention facility inspections, review and respond to county jail complaints.
• Inspects adult and juvenile correctional facility physical plants and operations in areas such as administration, food service and sanitation, custody and security, adult and juvenile, male and female accommodations, control and discipline, medical and health services, activities and programs, rights, facility equipment and systems, and training to identify deficiencies.
• Prepares and submits inspection reports which identify violations of correctional facility standards and federal and state laws and regulations to provide information, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions.
• Assists with other projects/duties as assigned.
• Applies statistical methods to analyze and present data.
• Reviews and analyzes policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to recommend revisions and improvements to management.
• Monitors American Correctional Association standards to ensure compliance with procedures and processes, identify problems, and recommend corrective action.
• Reviews and maintains standard operating procedures and related documents to identify errors, inconsistencies, and possible procedural impact to assist in making necessary revisions and recommendations for change.
• Investigates citations and negotiates settlement to resolve issues.
• Reviews and reports on plans for renovation and new construction and consults with outside agencies to ensure plans follow established standards.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relating to correctional facility standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of penal codes.
• Knowledge of State of Maine municipal, county, and state correctional facility standards.
• Knowledge of life and safety codes.
• Knowledge of law enforcement.
• Knowledge of investigation principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of statistical methods.
• Knowledge of correctional classification systems, discipline, and security.
• Knowledge of correctional supervision.
• Knowledge of contemporary architecture and designs for correctional facilities, lockups, and short-term detention centers.
• Ability to read and understand architectural blueprints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
Education, training, and/or experience that provides a proven track record of success in correctional institution security, social services, resident care and custody programs, and/or community corrections programs and services.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.9% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.