HEALTH SERVICES LIAISON

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description

Health Services Liaison
(Intelligence and Investigation)

POSITION NUMBER: DF1283 FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position is primarily responsible to provide general and specialized
assistance in health services contract monitoring and certain investigations, as assigned. Responsible for
contract monitoring of health provider for the facility. This position will report to a Unit Supervisor and
will interact with security staff and contracted health staff. This position will participate in investigations
as warranted and as circumstances require. This position does not provide care to inmates. Performs other
duties as required. This position is supervised by the Unit Supervisor over Intelligence and Investigations.

WORK PERFORMED

40% Medical Services Contract Monitoring. Assists agency Contract Monitor of medical and mental

health service provider agreement in development of strict monitoring system. Develop and
maintain comprehensive system that provides objective, standards driven monitoring tool to ensure
the medical and mental health services are maintaining compliance with contract terms in their
critical care, chronic care, and community services utilization processes. Works with Contract
Monitor in application of that system to ensure preparation for external audits of the agency’s
medical and mental health services.

20% Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigations. Assists Unit Supervisor over Intelligence

and Investigations investigate alleged violations of the PREA standards regarding sexual assault
and/or sexual harassment between inmates or between staff and inmates. Serves as specialist in the
identification of risk to inmates and liaison between security and medical services within the agency
or in the community related to PREA investigations. Helps to develop resources toward full
compliance with PREA standards as it pertains to the response to serious sexual assault instances
(e.g., Sexual Assault Response Team).

15% Investigation of Inmate/Juvenile Misconduct. Assists Unit Supervisor over Intelligence and

Investigations investigate alleged inmate/resident misconduct of a serious nature (e.g., inmate
assaults, escapes or attempted escapes, drug use, trading, etc.). Interviews staff/inmate witnesses
and other appropriate persons to determine actual inmate actions. Utilizes investigative techniques
to obtain as much pertinent information as possible. Obtains corroborative information through
physical searches of the areas and various technological resources. Supervises subordinate staff
during the investigative process. Locates, collects and preserves physical evidence. Maintains
physical evidence and records. Records interviews and photographs specific sites, as appropriate.
Maintains written reports concerning the investigations conducted. Works and coordinates with
local law enforcement agencies to obtain information and to share resources.

Shawnee County Position Description
Health Services Liaison (Intelligence and Investigation) DF1283

WORK PERFORMED (Continued)

10% Investigation of Staff. Assists Unit Supervisor over Intelligence and Investigations in the

investigation of alleged misconduct by department staff, as assigned. Interviews witnesses and
other appropriate persons to determine actual actions of staff. Utilizes investigative techniques to
obtain as much pertinent information as possible. Obtains corroborative information through
physical searches of the areas and various technological resources. Locates, collects and preserves
physical evidence. Maintains control of physical evidence and its records. Records, interviews
and photographs specific sites, as appropriate. Maintains written reports concerning the
investigations conducted.

5% Security and Control of Contraband. Participates in the control of contraband into the DOC.

Assists in identifying intelligence collecting capabilities within the DOC. With Operations
supervisors, plans and coordinates searches of inmate/staff/visitor areas within the DOC, as
assigned. Assists with the monitoring of incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls, and video
visitation to prevent the introduction of contraband, the development of escape plans and to prevent
other illicit activity, as assigned. Assists with NCIC checks, maintains databases and participates
in the evaluation of the overall security of the DOC, as assigned. Assists in the execution of
decisions pertaining to security made by the Director of Corrections or designee to ensure their
implementation.

3% Criminal and Civil Case Resolution. Assists the Unit Supervisor over Intelligence and

Investigations in collecting relevant reports and evidence as needed by the Director of Corrections,
County Counselor and attorneys hired by the County, State or Federal prosecutors. Aids County
legal staff in interpreting reports and ensures they understand the meaning of DOC policies and
procedures, as assigned. Serves as a witness for the DOC/County in civil and criminal actions they
have investigated or otherwise been involved with.

3% Staff Hiring and Development. Participates as a member of the personnel interview teams as

needed. Assists the Deputy Director over Adult Detention and Investigations and/or the Unit
Supervisor over Intelligence and Investigations in teaching ethical behavior to subordinate staff
through employee orientation, basic training academies, and annual in-service training, as assigned.

2% Drug and Alcohol Detection. Assists the Unit Supervisor over Intelligence and Investigations in

planning and coordinating inmate drug testing on both random and for cause bases. Facilitates
subordinate personnel conducting drug testing, as assigned. Works with local law enforcement
agencies to share resources for drug detection. Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies the
use of drug detection dogs for searches of the DOC facilities on an ongoing basis, as directed.

2% Emergency Management. Responds as necessary to emergency situations. Works outside of

normal business hours as necessary to assist the Deputy Director over Adult Detention and
Investigations or site supervisors in management of emergencies and to ensure evidence is properly
preserved. Assists in the development and maintenance of emergency policies and procedures.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal Computer Radios Department Vehicles Handgun (If Trained)
Printer Restraint Devices Keys OC Spray (If Trained)
Telephone Taser (If Trained)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the Nursing Sciences or related
field.

Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse.

Must be 21 years of age.

No felony convictions.

Valid Driver’s License and eligible to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR 2013-2).

Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI,
vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years
old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5)
years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less
than one (1) year old.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to work additional hours (mandatory overtime) and/or may be called to work based upon the
immediate needs of the department, in a proven emergency situation, or as determined by the appointed
authority. Required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicable software for scheduling
and time card management, including software utilized for printing daily shift schedules.

Shawnee County Position Description
Health Services Liaison (Intelligence and Investigation) DF1283



This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee
County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description
does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.