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*Position contingent upon successful contract award.
T2- Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing quality control and compliance programs within a detention facility. This role ensures that all operations meet Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), federal regulations, and contractual obligations, while promoting continuous improvement and accountability. This also includes safety regulations, implementing safety protocols, performing audits of programmatic procedures, and works directly with the Facility Director, supervisors, and stakeholders to facilitate process improvement and develop new procedural requirements. This role also involves risk assessment, training, and emergency preparedness to protect staff, detainees, and facility operations.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance policies and procedures across all departments.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with detention standards.
- Analyze operational data and incident reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with department heads to resolve deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation of audits, inspections, and compliance reports.
- Train staff on quality assurance protocols, compliance requirements, and best practices.
- Serve as liaison with Office of Detention Oversight (ODO), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), and other oversight entities.
- Lead internal investigations related to service complaints, safety incidents, or non-compliance.
- Support accreditation and certification efforts, including PREA and other federal programs.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
- Maintain records and documentation related to safety activities, inspections, and incidents.
- Coordinate with facility management and security teams to address safety concerns.
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Quality Management, or related field.
- 3–5 years of safety and quality management experience in corrections or command center environments.
- Strong knowledge of detention standards, emergency response protocols, and federal compliance requirements.
- Experience with incident tracking systems and quality management software.
- Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
- Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must complete all required training.
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
- Safety certification such as the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) through Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
- Quality certification such as Certified Manager of Quality – Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) through American Society of Quality.
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; or fluency in other languages.
- Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
- Ability to travel.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
- Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
- May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
- Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
- Requires physical presence and mobility throughout the facility.
- Participate in drills and emergency responses as assigned.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:
Acuity International, LLC