Investigator

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

On-site wellness center

Job summary

The Criminal Investigator position with Uintah County offers a full-time opportunity to support prosecutions for the Uintah County Attorney’s Office and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. You will handle end-to-end case management, witness interviews, exhibit preparation, crime scene processing and evidence logging, culminating in expert court testimony.

You will also supervise patrol deputies in evidence preservation, coordinate interagency operations, and execute warrants and arrests in field

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Active Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certification.
• 4–5 years progressive law enforcement, investigations, or court-support experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end case management for criminal investigations.
• Perform witness interviews and trial exhibit preparation.
• Process crime scenes and log evidence.
• Provide expert court testimony.
• Direct patrol deputies in evidence preservation and interagency operations.
• Manage extraditions and field operations such as warrants and arrests.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Status: Full-Time | Closes:

Investigator

The Criminal Investigator carries out complex technical and investigative duties to support criminal prosecutions for the Uintah County Attorney’s Office while providing operational support to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. Reporting to the County Attorney and Sheriff, the role spans end-to-end case management—including witness interviews, trial exhibit preparation, crime scene processing, evidence logging, and expert court testimony. Additionally, this position directs patrol deputies in evidence preservation, manages interagency operations and extraditions, and executes field operations such as search warrants and arrests.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED, possess active Utah P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification, and have four to five years of progressive experience in law enforcement, criminal investigations, or court support (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid Utah Driver’s License, maintain active P.O.S.T. status through 40 hours of annual continuing education, and remain available for on-call emergency response and major crime scene processing.

This full-time position pays $45.00 per hour, depending on experience, and includes 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer