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Program Manager Criminal Justice Services

Salt Lake County


Job Location:

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Salt Lake CountyA career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees lives from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment we appreciate employees through great benefits a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays up to 24 vacation days 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits include:

  • Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
  • Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
  • Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year Flexible Spending Account
  • 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
  • Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Join our team in a career that centers on alternatives to incarceration evidence-based practices and community collaboration. We focus on community safety through positive behavior change and supporting individuals involved in the justice system. Our services address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior and provide the opportunity for change.

We value teamwork collaboration with community partners accountability a client-focused approach a safe and supportive environment empowerment and continued professional development opportunities. We hire the most knowledgeable and experienced employees in the industry.

At Salt Lake County we do not just accept individual differences; we value and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Bilingual applicants to apply.

Not only does Salt Lake County offer an excellent benefits package but it is also an incredible place to call home and enjoy a quality lifestyle!

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the development implementation and day-to-day administration of the Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice Behavioral Sciences Social Work Public Administration Psychology or closely related field plus four (4) years of related experience of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR and equivalent combination of related education and may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides day to day program management and coordinates program objectives to achieve strategic goals.
  • Supervises assigned staff which includes hiring orienting training assigning and reviewing work performance annual performance appraisal and discipline
  • Develops monitors and assists with the development of data collection and outcome measurement.
  • Performs data analysis and evaluation of program quality and effectiveness.
  • Develops and maintains strategic professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develops and maintains public outreach and marketing material.
  • Writes grants to develop new funding sources.
  • Coordinates funding opportunities to maximize use of resources including matching for Federal and State dollars.
  • Works with community leaders and partners to mobilize community support.
  • Shares information about best practices and expands collaborative efforts between partners.
  • Seeks new funding opportunities for priority areas identified by coordinating bodies.
  • Prepares administers and monitors program budgets.
  • Coordinates meetings and activities for program staff and internal and external stakeholders.
  • May oversee recruitment training and placement of volunteer staff.
  • May recommend updates and new policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

  • Public program planning development budgeting and management
  • Principles and practices of effective community supervision and evidence-based practices
  • Criminal Justice System Utah State Code and Utah State Courts
  • Bail practices and risk need assessments
  • Principles and practices of effective community supervision and evidence-based practices
  • Grant development and administration
  • Federal State and local funding sources
  • Principles and practices of effective supervision
  • Community resources and their related services
  • Principles and practices of providing social services to culturally diverse populations
  • Meeting facilitation conflict resolution and consensus building
  • Supervision management and development or personnel
  • Public relations and outreach
  • GRAMA HIPAA and County confidentiality restrictions

Skills and Abilities to:

  • Address the public and professional groups
  • Analyze administrative personnel and organizational problems and identify appropriate solutions
  • Analyze and evaluate data
  • Set priorities and work independently
  • Work effectively with diverse populations
  • Train and effectively manage staff
  • Perform outreach services
  • Prepare and maintain complex reports and records
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees other agencies and the public
  • Interact effectively with individuals of various social economic and ethnic backgrounds
  • Follow written and verbal instructions
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Use personal computers and related software applications
Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is located at the Salt Lake County Jail. Will work in a secure facility and may have a shared workspace. Some travel to government center and off-site locations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

  • Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain jail security clearance.
  • Must be able to work various shifts including nights graveyard shifts weekends and holidays.

Required Experience:

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