Which description best fits the PREA Coordinator role?

• A. An upper-level, agency-wide coordinator with sufficient time and authority to develop, implement, and oversee agency efforts to comply with the PREA standards
• B. A part-time clerk with limited duties
• C. A contracted security consultant
• D. A local oversight committee

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the PREA Coordinator must be a high-level, agency-wide role with real authority and time dedicated to making PREA compliance happen. This person is responsible for leading the agency’s PREA program—developing policies, implementing procedures, coordinating training, overseeing audits, and ensuring ongoing adherence across divisions. Having both the authority and the resources to drive these efforts keeps compliance consistent and accountable, with a clear point of contact for leadership and for all staff.

That’s why the description fits best: an upper-level, agency-wide coordinator who has enough time and authority to develop, implement, and oversee the agency’s PREA compliance efforts.

The other options don’t fit as well because a part-time clerk wouldn’t have the necessary authority or bandwidth; a contracted security consultant is external and temporary, not responsible for ongoing internal compliance; and a local oversight committee provides guidance without owning the full responsibility for agency-wide PREA implementation.