PREA Compliance Manager, Compliance Specialist 3 (Wilsonville)
State of Oregon, Nicholls, Georgia, United States, 31554
Overview
Initial Posting Date:
01/27/2026 Application Deadline:
02/08/2026 Agency:
Department of Corrections Salary Range:
$6,348 - $9,370 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
PREA Compliance Manager, Compliance Specialist 3 (Wilsonville) Job Description:
PREA Compliance Manager, Compliance Specialist 3 (Wilsonville) Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Oregon Department of Corrections Are you ready for a rare opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on safety and wellbeing at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon—helping protect the dignity, safety, and rights of adults in custody and staff every day? In this role, you’ll be at the center of PREA compliance, providing oversight, technical assistance, and accountability to ensure the facility meets federal and state PREA standards and maintains a culture of zero tolerance. You will oversee the PREA and GIPA programs, help ensure PREA investigations are objective, timely, and completed in accordance with standards, and strengthen consistent trauma-informed and gender-informed responses for individuals impacted by sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment while in custody. You’ll also drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, improving consistency, and enhancing operational effectiveness so safety practices are sustainable, efficient, and aligned across the facility. About the Job – Your Role Responsibilities
Lead and oversee compliance activities related to PREA and GIPA, including monitoring adherence to standards, assessing facility practices, and recommending corrective actions as needed. Provide technical assistance and guidance to facility leadership and staff to strengthen prevention efforts, ensure required practices are implemented consistently, and maintain readiness for audits and reviews. Oversee and support objective PREA investigations, ensuring proper documentation, timely completion, and adherence to confidentiality and investigative integrity requirements. Contribute to the development and direction of trauma-informed and gender-informed practices and service delivery methods for AICs impacted by sexual abuse or harassment, coordinating with internal teams and community partners as appropriate. Develop and refine processes, track trends and outcomes, prepare reports and briefings, and support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen compliance and build a culture of safety. This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three (3) of the five (5) years must be above the technical support level. College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three (3) years. A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and two (2) years of the specified experience. Requested Skills Knowledge of PREA standards, compliance principles, and investigative best practices Experience leading or overseeing compliance programs, audits, policy implementation, or investigations in a complex environment. Ability to ensure objective, thorough, and timely investigations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Understanding of trauma-informed and gender-informed approaches and the ability to apply them in operational settings. Strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to navigate sensitive issues and competing priorities. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with leadership, staff, and external partners. Preference
will be given to applicants who have experience conducting investigations such as TORT, PREA, just cause, and use-of-force investigations. Application Information
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date. The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. Working Conditions
The PREA Compliance Manager will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department which requires active modeling of pro-social behavior in support of a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness. The PREA Compliance Manager must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environments where such change is to be valued and nurtured. Regular attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services. The PREA Compliance Manager is able to telework or work in a standard office environment. Both work locations require confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity. The PREA Compliance Manager may attend trainings and conferences around the United States, meetings on-site, at correctional institutions, and other locations throughout the state. A large portion of audit work will take place in adult correctional facilities where interactions with adults in custody may occur. Possible encounters with abusive or hostile people pose the risk of personal injury. This position requires the employee to work the hours necessary to perform the duties of the position, sometimes outside of normal work hours and workdays. It also requires in and out of state travel. This position will be a member of the executive management team at the facility and will have direct access to the Agency PREA Coordinator and CCCF Superintendent. This position will regularly be inside ODOC institutions and on ODOC institution grounds as a part of their regular work schedule. The employee is required to conduct routine escorts of AICs during PREA audits or investigations and will, at times, conduct interviews in confined areas with limited or no additional staff present, while subject to pertinent rules and policies. During such times, the employee shall be responsible for security tasks in department facilities to include custody and control of AICs, as well as the obligation to personally handle AIC incidents in the employee’s immediate work area. The employee shall be issued key/radio chits for unescorted access to all department facilities and ensure proper control of keys, tools, and contraband to prevent escapes, as well as to maintain the secure operation of the facility. The employee shall be held accountable to perform custody responsibilities in their immediate area of supervision as the occasion demands and be expected to document unusual incidents as they occur. The employee will routinely be assigned to external state correctional department facilities in the capacity of an auditor and will be expected to adhere to the local custody procedures, rules, policies, or applicable state laws. About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices. Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes: Family health, vision, and dental insurance Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components Optional short and long-term disability Term life insurance Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare And more About the Process – What to Expect
After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills. Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews. Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews. Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks. A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay. A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team! Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights. The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number. Recruiter:
Stephanie Johnston, 71 Stephanie.M.Johnston@doc.oregon.gov Reference Number:
194288 Important Reminders
Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application. Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States. This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
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Initial Posting Date:
01/27/2026 Application Deadline:
02/08/2026 Agency:
Department of Corrections Salary Range:
$6,348 - $9,370 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
PREA Compliance Manager, Compliance Specialist 3 (Wilsonville) Job Description:
PREA Compliance Manager, Compliance Specialist 3 (Wilsonville) Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Oregon Department of Corrections Are you ready for a rare opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on safety and wellbeing at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon—helping protect the dignity, safety, and rights of adults in custody and staff every day? In this role, you’ll be at the center of PREA compliance, providing oversight, technical assistance, and accountability to ensure the facility meets federal and state PREA standards and maintains a culture of zero tolerance. You will oversee the PREA and GIPA programs, help ensure PREA investigations are objective, timely, and completed in accordance with standards, and strengthen consistent trauma-informed and gender-informed responses for individuals impacted by sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment while in custody. You’ll also drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, improving consistency, and enhancing operational effectiveness so safety practices are sustainable, efficient, and aligned across the facility. About the Job – Your Role Responsibilities
Lead and oversee compliance activities related to PREA and GIPA, including monitoring adherence to standards, assessing facility practices, and recommending corrective actions as needed. Provide technical assistance and guidance to facility leadership and staff to strengthen prevention efforts, ensure required practices are implemented consistently, and maintain readiness for audits and reviews. Oversee and support objective PREA investigations, ensuring proper documentation, timely completion, and adherence to confidentiality and investigative integrity requirements. Contribute to the development and direction of trauma-informed and gender-informed practices and service delivery methods for AICs impacted by sexual abuse or harassment, coordinating with internal teams and community partners as appropriate. Develop and refine processes, track trends and outcomes, prepare reports and briefings, and support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen compliance and build a culture of safety. This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three (3) of the five (5) years must be above the technical support level. College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three (3) years. A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and two (2) years of the specified experience. Requested Skills Knowledge of PREA standards, compliance principles, and investigative best practices Experience leading or overseeing compliance programs, audits, policy implementation, or investigations in a complex environment. Ability to ensure objective, thorough, and timely investigations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Understanding of trauma-informed and gender-informed approaches and the ability to apply them in operational settings. Strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to navigate sensitive issues and competing priorities. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with leadership, staff, and external partners. Preference
will be given to applicants who have experience conducting investigations such as TORT, PREA, just cause, and use-of-force investigations. Application Information
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date. The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. Working Conditions
The PREA Compliance Manager will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department which requires active modeling of pro-social behavior in support of a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness. The PREA Compliance Manager must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environments where such change is to be valued and nurtured. Regular attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services. The PREA Compliance Manager is able to telework or work in a standard office environment. Both work locations require confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity. The PREA Compliance Manager may attend trainings and conferences around the United States, meetings on-site, at correctional institutions, and other locations throughout the state. A large portion of audit work will take place in adult correctional facilities where interactions with adults in custody may occur. Possible encounters with abusive or hostile people pose the risk of personal injury. This position requires the employee to work the hours necessary to perform the duties of the position, sometimes outside of normal work hours and workdays. It also requires in and out of state travel. This position will be a member of the executive management team at the facility and will have direct access to the Agency PREA Coordinator and CCCF Superintendent. This position will regularly be inside ODOC institutions and on ODOC institution grounds as a part of their regular work schedule. The employee is required to conduct routine escorts of AICs during PREA audits or investigations and will, at times, conduct interviews in confined areas with limited or no additional staff present, while subject to pertinent rules and policies. During such times, the employee shall be responsible for security tasks in department facilities to include custody and control of AICs, as well as the obligation to personally handle AIC incidents in the employee’s immediate work area. The employee shall be issued key/radio chits for unescorted access to all department facilities and ensure proper control of keys, tools, and contraband to prevent escapes, as well as to maintain the secure operation of the facility. The employee shall be held accountable to perform custody responsibilities in their immediate area of supervision as the occasion demands and be expected to document unusual incidents as they occur. The employee will routinely be assigned to external state correctional department facilities in the capacity of an auditor and will be expected to adhere to the local custody procedures, rules, policies, or applicable state laws. About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices. Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes: Family health, vision, and dental insurance Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components Optional short and long-term disability Term life insurance Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare And more About the Process – What to Expect
After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills. Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews. Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews. Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks. A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay. A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team! Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights. The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number. Recruiter:
Stephanie Johnston, 71 Stephanie.M.Johnston@doc.oregon.gov Reference Number:
194288 Important Reminders
Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application. Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States. This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
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