Drug Court Administrator

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Wellness program access

Job summary

Uintah County Drug Court Office seeks a Drug Court Administrator to provide strategic leadership, administrative management, and day-to-day oversight. You will coordinate across the County Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, courts, defense, treatment providers, and community partners to ensure program integrity and compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma with three years in criminal justice or related fields, plus supervisory experience; a relevant degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice, court administration, law enforcement liaison operations, or substance abuse case management; one year in a supervisory or lead capacity is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Public Administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day office functions for the Drug Court Office.
• Lead multidisciplinary pre-court staffing and prepare judicial progress reports.
• Manage participant intake, case supervision, and community service placement.

Skills

Interagency liaison

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Public Administration (preferred)

Job description

Status: Full-Time | Closes: Open Until Closed

Drug Court Administrator

Under the general direction of the Criminal Justice Services Supervising Case Manager and the Uintah County Sheriff, the Drug Court Coordinator delivers strategic leadership, administrative management, and direct operational oversight for the Uintah County Drug Court Office. Serving as the primary interagency liaison, this position aligns operations across the County Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, CJS, District Courts, defense counsel, treatment providers, and community partners. Essential duties include directing day-to-day office functions, leading multidisciplinary pre-court staffing, preparing judicial progress reports, and managing participant intake, case supervision, and community service placement. Additionally, the role oversees toxicology screening by maintaining the random call-in system, directly conducting and observing same-gender specimen collections, strictly enforcing chain-of-custody and laboratory confirmation protocols, training staff, and managing program databases, budgets, and grant documentation.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, supported by at least three years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice, court administration, law enforcement liaison operations, or substance abuse case management, including a minimum of one year in a supervisory or lead capacity; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Public Administration is preferred. Additionally, applicants must hold a valid driver's license and successfully pass a comprehensive background check required for access to criminal justice administration systems and facilities.

This full-time position offers $20.00 an hour, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive 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.

• You'll receive 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer