PREA Compliance Coordinator

Also called: Prison Rape Elimination Act Coordinator, Sexual Safety Compliance Manager

Makes sure a prison or jail follows federal rules to prevent sexual abuse of incarcerated people.

A day in the life

PREA coordinators train staff, review camera coverage and staffing, oversee investigations of reports, and prepare for federal audits. It's a compliance job with a direct impact on safety.

Pay over a career

Starting
$55k
Typical
$75k
High
$100k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; corrections and investigations experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Social Work.

Outlook

Growing about average. Required at every facility.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps review cameras and audit paperwork; staff training and abuse investigations stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Government / Civics, English composition.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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