Correctional Officer, IPP Uintah

Correctional Officer, IPP Uintah

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $30.75 - $39.27 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Crystal Haywood | chaywood@utah.gov | 801-545-5532
Application Deadline – 6/25/2026

Key Responsibilities

With a career in Law Enforcement as a Correctional Officer, you can earn a total possible compensation package valued up to $92,298.90 in the first year.

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking individuals who can balance compassion with accountability while supervising offenders in our care and custody at the Uintah County Jail in Vernal, Utah.

• With a two year commitment as a Correctional Officer at UDC you will receive a $6000 Signing Bonus.

*Utah Department of Corrections Bonus Parameters: If hired by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as a correctional officer, you will receive a $3,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of the initial on-the-job training. On the 1 year anniversary of your hire date, you will receive a second $3,000 hiring bonus, for a total of $6,000. Acceptance of one or both of these bonuses requires you to commit to remain employed within the area of UDC that hired you throughout your 18-month probationary period.

• An amazing benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.
• The department offers a contract buyout of up to $20,000 to qualified applicants that are currently working for another law enforcement agency. Contact the recruitment team for more info at joinudc.gov.

UDC now offers 1 for 1 years of service credit on our certified pay plan. The entry pay rate will increase for each prior year of Corrections or Law Enforcement experience. Please see our current pay plan rates below:

Principal Duties

• Performing security and custody duties, including inmate supervision, cell searches, skin searches, inspections, inmate movement, preparing inmate incident reports and disciplinary reports.
• Reviewing, investigating documents and processing grievances, complaints and/or implementing disciplinary actions.
• Obtain and execute warrants, conduct searches, raids and investigations, maintaining proper chain of evidence.
• Conducts Risk Assessments (LSRNR).
• Creates Case Action Plans (CAP) and works with offenders to achieve goals.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Works closely with allied agencies housing state offenders.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has the following:

• Is certified as a Correctional Officer.
• Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in corrections, behavioral, social sciences or a related field.
• Knowledge of counseling and guidance principles and techniques.
• Written and spoken knowledge of the English language.
• Knowledge of theories of personality and deviant behavior, delinquency, criminology and corrections.
• Ability to administer assessments, create case action plans and draft reports.
• Knowledge of stratification, sociology of the family, racial and cultural minorities, urban sociology and social problems.
• Knowledge of research techniques and the writing of professional reports.
• Present effective interpretations of programming and operational policies and procedures, and verbally and/or in writing.
• Exercises good judgement on the basis of previous training and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with offenders and institutional staff, administrative personnel and with the personnel of other agencies, e.g., community-based programs and services.
• Has high standards and a good work ethic.

New hire employees in certified positions shall not have any tattoos above the shirt collar line, which includes anywhere on the neck, head, and face. For more information please visit: https://corrections.utah.gov/about-us/join-our-team/

Qualifications
Requirements:
POST certified SFO and BCO at the time of application.

About the Role

Location –
641 East 300 South, Suite 325
Vernal, UT, 84078
United States
Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
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

For more detailed information about the Utah Department of Corrections; we invite you to browse our website.

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.