Member, Board of Pardons

Position Details & Commitment

Salary: $86.16
Position Commitment: Full Time
On Call Commitment: On call required to issue warrants of arrest, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Travel Commitment: Travel is required to the different correctional facilities throughout the state. Travel to correctional facilities outside the state may be required on occasion.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Must possess the ability to logically analyze and identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data in order to draw conclusions.
Must possess an exceptional work ethic; and possess the ability to work as part of and contribute to a collegial, interactive, and decision-making group.
Must be very familiar with Utah's criminal justice system and Utah's indeterminate criminal punishment statutory paradigm.
Must have the ability to synthesize all written and verbal information, prepare a written summary of the same and formulate a specific recommendation in each case.
Must understand the constitutional and statutory rights of victims and offenders in relationship to Utah's criminal justice system and Board hearings and decisions.
Must assure that all rights are preserved and upheld, and that victims are always treated with respect.
Must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal presentation skills.
Must understand general and Utah specific principles, theories, and practices of: law enforcement; sentencing, criminal punishment, probation, parole and penal rehabilitation.
Must understand and apply case and statutory law, as well as understand legal processes and procedures.
Must be or become familiar with, and be able to use and apply offender assessment information and sentencing guidelines, including use of the Structured Decision Making Framework.
Must understand the need, role and impact of parole conditions; and be able to define and impose parole conditions appropriately and effectively in order to address the specific needs and risks of each offender.
Must be able to facilitate and conduct hearings, meetings, teams, or work groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among participants.
Must be able to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Must ensure compliance with State human resource, procurement, contracting and department policies and procedures; and must be familiar with and be able to implement State programs, conserve State resources; and implement public policies.
Must understand and be familiar with principles, theories, and practices of public relations; and must be able and willing to represent the Board in speaking before concerned or interested entities, groups, legislators, citizens and the media.
Must have the ability to conduct employee evaluations; conduct staff training and development; take appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions; and make hiring, promotion and termination recommendations.

Supplemental Information

The Member, Board Of Pardons position may be filled as a POST certified or non-POST certified position.
Position begins approximately November of 2026. Position may begin at an earlier date.
The Member, Board Of Pardons position may be filled as a POST certified or non-POST certified position.
This position is eligible for the Public Safety Retirement plan within URS.
Per Section 77-27-2 (c)- The governor may at any time remove any member of the board for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, or for cause upon a hearing.
Per Section Section 77-27-2(a)(i) The full time board members shall serve terms of five years.
*This particular position will be through February 2028 to fulfill the remainder of another board member's term*

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.