Criminal Information Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $23.84 - $37.45 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Tanner Overstreet | toverstreet@utah.gov | 801-545-5570 Application Deadline – 4/13/2026

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Receives, processes and responds to information requests from Adult Probation and Parole Agents, allied law enforcement agencies, out-of-state registry offices, courts, attorneys, and offenders.
• Responsible for providing authorized agencies with information and files on interstate compact cases.
• Responsible for requesting, opening, maintaining, and updating investigation files and other records.
• Listing all parole warrant fugitives in NCIC.
• Clearing warrants from weekend/overnight hit confirmations.
• Listing NCIC walk-aways.
• Packing the records of overnight warrants listed by dispatch.
• Clearing warrants from hit confirmations.
• Extradition coordination (flights, hotels, and vehicles for agents).
• On-call support during active extraditions.
• CCJJ paperwork for parole extradition reimbursement.
• Tracking extraditions and warrants.
• Probation paperwork for probation fugitives for CCJJ.
• Managing custody out caseload.
• Release list monitoring.
• Toll time reports.
• Compact out monitoring.
• Detecting illegal reentry.
• Tracking new charges.
• Deportation tracking.
• LSRNR as needed.
• O-track Entry.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Searches, retrieves and researches public/private records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws governing access to these records.
• Audits and enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects previously entered data.
• Drafts correspondence, reports, documents and other written materials. Performs initial background and history research on individual(s) being investigated as well as screens, composes and controls sensitive data or documentation.
• Ensures that agency and state records are properly classified, processed and controlled.
• Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Testify in state or federal court. May require overnight travel.
• Professional in assisting, directing and/or corresponding via email and/or phone.
• Responsible for maintaining caseload, and meeting deadlines for both federal and state agencies. Responsible for completing monthly reports.
• Listing warrants NCIC, Packing warrants and monthly validation.
• Working with our LEB partners in scheduling extradition travel.
• TAC responsibilities.
• Tracking locations for caseload.
• Managing release lists (ensuring tracking for those paroled to custody)
• Reports for toll time and termination.
• Managing Compacts when those paroled to custody remain in another state.
• Providing backup for NCIC listing.
• Determine fugitive status.
• Detected illegal re-entries.
• Request warrants, recall warrants, and amend warrants.
• Attend parole violation hearings before the parole board.
• Track new charges in another state and/or federal level.
• CCC Waivers as needed.
• Monitor for deportation.
• Track subsequent transfers of custody.
• LS/RNR as needed.
• O-track case updates, transfers, and closing summaries.
  
  

Supplemental Information

• This is a full-time position
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotional decisions.
• Successfully pass the Utah Bureau of Identification Proficiency test within six weeks of employment and maintain certification thereafter.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness while maintaining deadlines.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Manage time and case loads independently.
• Complete any required training.
  
  

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Has knowledge and/or experience with Evidence-Based practices.
• Is very detail oriented and willing to learn and adapt to new ways.
• Works well under pressure.
• Has caseload management experience.
• Past law enforcement, Corrections, Interstate Compact experience.
  
  

Preference May Be Given To Those Who

• Has working experience in a law enforcement agency.
• Has experience in case management.
• Has experience working in the ICOTS computer program.
• Has experience with NCIC/UCJIS.
• Has experience in Warrants, extraditions processes.
• Has knowledge of the ICAOS.
• Has knowledge of O-Track, Xchange and/or UDOCA.
  
  

About The Role

Location –

Draper Complex, Corr Building # 99032120

Draper, Utah, 84020

United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

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 The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment. For more information on the Utah Department of Corrections please click here .

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.