PREA Manager - Corrections Office, Augusta.

PREA Manager – Corrections Central Office, Augusta

Grade 27: $64,376.00–$91,000.00 | Job Class Code: MA | Open:
July 09, 2026 | Close:
July 24, 2026

• Coordinate PREA audits and support facility leadership during audits.
• Provide guidance and implement policy changes related to PREA updates.
• Review and support the investigatory process for sexual misconduct to ensure PREA compliance.
• Coordinate with the U.S. Department of Justice to schedule audits, annual reporting, and system updates.
• Complete annual reports to inform the legislature and the Governor’s Office.
• Design and deliver training to DOC staff on sexual safety of residents and management of vulnerable populations to support PREA compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to county jails related to PREA compliance.
• Cross‑train in other compliance areas and perform duties as directed by the Manager of Correctional Operations.

• Knowledge of PREA standards, correctional operations, investigative practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of State and Federal law related to PREA, correctional facilities, and personnel practices.
• Ability to interpret PREA standards as they relate to correctional practices.
• Ability to conduct investigations related to PREA compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in an assigned area and four (4) years of related work experience (equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Correctional experience involving interpretation of professional standards, compliance monitoring, and inspection of correctional programs.
• Experience with juvenile, adult, and/or community corrections.
• Background and fingerprint checks required, including a PREA DHHS check.

• Experience in facility or program oversight with a focus on PREA compliance.

Work‑Life Balance: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave (accrual increases with service). Overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52–$11,057.52 annual value). Additional premium credit reduces employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – State contributes 19.63% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – pre‑tax money for healthcare and daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – State is a qualified employer.
• Living Resources Program – employee assistance program.
• Parental leave – six weeks of fully paid leave for parents (including fathers and adoptive parents). Additional unpaid leave under FMLA may be available.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – pre‑tax savings in a Maine Saves 457(b) account.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.