Pro Tem Board Member

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole seeks a pro tempore board member for in-office service in Murray, Utah. The role requires a Master’s degree and substantial experience in criminal justice or related fields.

Responsibilities include presiding over parole hearings, voting on releases when needed, and participating in on-site board decisions about one day per month, with potential workload increase. U.S. citizenship and Utah residency are required.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the United States and Utah residency required.
• Must not hold another government office.
• Master’s degree (or higher) in criminal justice, correctional, social/behavioral science, public administration, law or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Must not engage in occupations inconsistent with duties.

Responsibilities

• Preside over parole hearings monthly, including case preparation and voting.
• Vote on release when full-time board members are absent.
• Participate in board decision-making on-site, approximately one day per month, with potential workload increase.

Skills

US citizenship

Utah residency

Judgment / policy

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Pro Tem Board Member

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is not eligible for benefits.
Salary – $86.16 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Application Deadline – 11/25/2026*

Announcement of Board Member Vacancy

November 9, 2026

Applications are now being accepted for a pro tempore member position on the Utah Board ofPardons and Parole.This vacancy results from the resignation of Lisa Crawford, due to her appointment to a full-time Board member seat. By statute, the vacancy will be filled for the remainder of the term ofoffice, which expires 02/28/2029.

Selection Process

• Utah law authorizes the Board to submit between three and five names to theGovernor for consideration.
• The Governor will appoint a board member, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
• Board members serve the remainder of a five-year term of office, with thepotential for an additional term.

Minimum Requirements

• Board members must be citizens of the United States and residents of the State of Utah.
• Board members may not hold any other office in the government of the United States,the State of Utah or any other state, or of any county government or municipal
  corporation within a state.
• Board members should have a post-graduate degree, equivalent to or exceeding aMaster’s degree and at least seven years in a criminal justice, correctional, social or
  behavioral science, public administration, law or related field OR equivalentprofessional experience.
• Board members may not engage in any occupation or business inconsistent with themembers’ duties.

Primary Duties

• Preside over several parole hearings monthly, including case preparation and voting.
• Vote on release in the absence of full-time Board members.
• Participate in Board decision-making processes in-office, approximately one day permonth with the option for increased workload over time.

The mission of the Board of Pardons and Parole is to protect public safety through informed and just decisions that considervictim input, the accountability of those under our jurisdiction, risk reduction and rehabilitation.

Location – 448 E Winchester Ave, Suite 300, Murray Utah
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AB - Agency Heads and Commissioners

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 [phone].