Criminal Information Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the intake and release processes, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Verify charges on court documentation, ensure signed board warrants are on file.
• Cook up coordination with internal and external partners to obtain documentation, fix errors, and ensure legal compliance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for emails and phone calls for Department of Corrections employees, other state agencies, and the public.
• Cook up coordination with legal counsel to clarify complex documents or resolve anomalies.
• Regularly audit records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Update and maintain records in various databases, ensuring all relevant documents are uploaded correctly.
• Conduct background searches and other database research.
• Cook up across divisions to fulfill operational needs.
• Monitor communications for urgent requests and prioritize immediate action to ensure compliance.
• Work with other agencies to obtain, file, and complete documents and information.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend availability and work may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to audit and cross-reference complex legal documents.
• Proficiency in databases and/or case management systems (O-Track, UDOCA, UCJIS, or similar systems).
• Familiarity with criminal justice documentation, including Judgment and Commitment documents, board warrants, sentence calculations, and state statute.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting.
• Experience in a judicial or law enforcement role preferred.

About The Role

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Criminal Information Specialist to join their team. This role is based at the Utah State Correctional Facility, 1480 N. 8000 W., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States. The position is full-time and remote work is available. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, proficiency in databases, familiarity with criminal justice documentation, and experience in a judicial or law enforcement role.

Benefits

Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensure public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.