To thrive as a PREA Auditor, you need a comprehensive understanding of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, auditing principles, and correctional facility operations, often supported by a relevant professional background or PREA Auditor certification. Familiarity with data collection tools, compliance management systems, and audit documentation software is typically required. Excellent interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and impartiality are critical soft skills for conducting effective interviews and reporting findings. These skills ensure thorough, unbiased assessments that help facilities maintain compliance and improve inmate safety.