Standards Specialist
Core
Conduct on-site monitoring and investigations of correctional facilities to ensure compliance with minimum standards for care, custody, and treatment.
Role type
Standards Specialist (Monitor)
Builds
Compliance reports, incident investigations, and technical assistance for facility improvements
Domain
Public sector / Criminal justice / Corrections
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Qualitative and quantitative research, report writing, statistical analysis, regulatory compliance analysis, incident investigation, technical assistance, data analysis
Preferred skills
Spanish language proficiency, experience in government or nonprofit sectors, experience with criminal justice policy, knowledge of NYC correctional systems
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Conduct regular tours of jails, court pens, and hospital prison wards; Enforce minimum standards by resolving complaints from staff and people in custody; Investigate unusual incidents such as deaths, disturbances, and escapes; Analyze compliance with health and mental health care standards; Prepare written reports on investigations and surveys; Provide technical assistance to administrators to improve conditions; Review and analyze requests for variances from minimum standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC