Administrative Assistant- Criminal Justice

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Uintah County in Utah seeks an Administrative Assistant for Criminal Justice to handle complex clerical tasks, manage records, and serve as the main contact for clients and partner agencies. The role includes scheduling, intake coordination, and data management across law enforcement, courts, and treatment providers.

The position requires a high school diploma with specialized training and at least four years of related experience, plus a Utah driver's license and a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of specialized administrative training and 4 years related experience.
• Requires a valid Utah Driver’s License and successful background investigation.
• Full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of Uintah County criminal justice programs as primary contact.
• Schedule intakes, coordinate follow-up appointments, and monitor staff caseloads.
• Manage electronic client records and conduct data audits for case documentation.
• Prepare and submit court-approved reports and participate in interagency meetings.
• Adhere to HIPAA and DHHS/OSAMH confidentiality standards.

Skills

Client services

Data auditing

Record management

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized administrative or vocational training

Job description

Status: Full-Time | Closes: Open Until Filled

Administrative Assistant- Criminal Justice

Performs complex clerical and administrative duties to support the daily operations of Uintah County criminal justice programs. Serving as the primary contact, this position assists clients, the public, and partner agencies, while scheduling intakes, coordinating follow-up appointments, and monitoring staff caseload distributions. The role manages electronic client records, conducts data audits, and compiles essential case documentation—including BCI background checks, drug test results, and collateral records from law enforcement, courts, probation (AP&P), and treatment providers. Additional responsibilities include preparing and submitting court-approved reports, attending interagency care-coordination meetings, participating in crisis de-escalation training, and strictly adhering to HIPAA and DHHS/OSAMH confidentiality standards.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of specialized administrative or vocational training, along with at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience performing related administrative, clerical, or program-support duties, or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Additionally, applicants must hold a valid Utah Driver’s License and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

This full-time position pays $21-$23 per hour, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and various supplemental insurance options.
• Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program, and an exciting perks program.
• Plus, you'll be part of Uintah County's award-winning wellness program, offering fun activities, convenient on-site health fairs and seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center equipped with gym equipment.

Grant Funded

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer