Criminal Information Specialist - Board of Pardons and Parole

Criminal Information Specialist - Board of Pardons and Parole

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $23.84 - $27.92 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tanner Overstreet | toverstreet@utah.gov | 801-545-5570
Application Deadline – 11/10/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your skills directly impact public safety and the justice system? The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Criminal Information Specialist. This role is vital to our agency’s mission, managing key processes that range from scheduling hearings and publishing decisions to issuing warrants and terminating supervision. If you are a proactive professional ready to put your organizational skills to work in a dynamic, cutting-edge state agency, we want to hear from you.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

This Criminal Information Specialistposition requires a working knowledge of the processes, roles, and responsibilities of the Board of Pardons and Parole. The employee will:
1) Manage Core Agency Functions: Execute assigned operational responsibilities within the Board with a high degree of organization, which may include processing warrants, scheduling hearings, handling parole violations, managing termination requests, and/or coordinating restitution.
2) Ensure Quality Assurance: Maintain accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance with agency standards and polices and state statue across all administrative processes, data entries, and records.
3) Demonstrate Operational Flexibility: Adapt smoothly to shifting priorities, proactively handling diverse assignments and cross-training as needed to support evolving agency demands.
4) Support Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain cooperative, professional relationships with state, local, and private agencies.
5) Collaborate Across Teams: Work effectively and adaptively within a dynamic, team-oriented environment to support overall agency goals.

Tasks:

Program Evaluation & Data Analysis 

• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Analyzes administrative information, reviews operational data, and verifies results to produce accurate summaries, report findings, and make data-driven recommendations.

Strategy, Rules, & Procedure Development 

• Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards based on the evolving needs of the agency.
• Develops and implements procedures in response to agency policy, state and federal laws, and regulatory updates.

Policy Interpretation & Guidance

• Interprets, clarifies, explains, and applies agency policies, procedures, business practices, and federal or state laws and regulations to ensure compliance across all administrative functions.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.

Support & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Provides technical assistance on agency issues, services, and specialized programs.
• Interacts regularly with individuals outside of the agency, specifically external stakeholders, including partner agencies, victims, families of incarcerated individuals, and the general public.

Qualifications

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: 

• System Knowledge: Proven experience with criminal justice system standards, practices, and procedures.
• Technical Proficiency: Prior knowledge of, or familiarity with, specialized criminal justice software programs and databases.
• Analytical Skills: Strong working experience in data research, verification, and analysis, with the ability to effectively utilize data.

About the Role

Location –
448 E 6400 S
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• 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.

The Agency
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your specialized program management skills where they matter most. By joining the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, you will work within a forward-thinking agency dedicated to public safety, community service, continuous improvement, and making a tangible difference in the criminal justice system.

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. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.