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Administrative Secretary - AP&P Farmington

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $21.42 - $21.42 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tanner Overstreet | [email protected] | 801-545-5570
Application Deadline – 8/13/2026

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Do you have exceptional administrative support skills and are you looking for an exciting, new and challenging opportunity?  If so, look no further! Adult Probation and Parole is looking for an Administrative Secretary to provide administrative support to management and staff at its Farmington office. Adult Probation and Parole is a law enforcement agency that supervises and prepares investigation reports for people involved in and convicted of criminal behavior.

*Note: This is a Schedule AX Career Service Exempt position.

Job Description
This job requires a broad knowledge of multiple law enforcement, criminal and legal information programs and related processes, procedures, policies and goals that enable staff to facilitate the work. You will also work with criminal information. May be required to resolve procedural difficulties and interpret regulations and policies which are pertinent to the scope of the office.

This position will provide support and supervision over a team of Office Specialist II positions, who support the work of investigators, field agents,  and their supervisors, in the management of community supervised offenders.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Provide Administrative support to management and staff as well as act as a liaison between the office and other functional units of the region.
• Lead, supervise staff and perform yearly evaluations.
• Work closely with the Courts and Board of Pardons and Parole.
• Work closely with other Regions to resolve issues.
• Follow State statute, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers.
• Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc.
• Provides assistance to staff and public.
• Prepares and/or processes documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; updates information and/or evaluates against policy; compares elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Retrieves data found in databases to generate requested reports.
• Lead or functionally supervise staff; delegate work assignments, monitor/review quality of work, schedule staff, provide technical assistance or training, and/or provide input on performance appraisal, hiring and discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position

• Principles, practices and procedures of an office environment
• Plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines
• Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s)
• Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Organize information in a clear and concise manner
• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, or process information or data
• Use computer word processing software; automated software applications; State or agency-specific software application program(s);and computer relational database software
• Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness
• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities
• Establish, organize and/or maintain files
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Find, gather, and collect information or data
• Communicate fluently in English
• Monitor or track information or data
• Research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information

The Ideal Candidate

The best qualified individual for the Administrative Secretary position is someone who:

• Has data entry experience.
• Is detailed oriented.
• Works independently with little or no supervision, but is able to work with a variety of people.
• Has at least 1-year experience working in a professional office environment.
• Has extensive knowledge of MS Word/Excel and Google suite.
• Is able to obtain and maintain BCI access (Bureau of Criminal Identification), which requires fingerprints and a background investigation.
• Has excellent customer service skills.
• Is an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Is able to multi-task and adapt to changing work priorities to meet strict deadlines.
• Is organized.

Preference

Preference maybe given to those who:

• Are currently employed with the Utah Department of Corrections.
• Have experience working in the SONAR/Offender Watch, ICOTS, BCI computer program, and Courts exchange.
• Have experience working with law enforcement and/or the courts.

Supplemental Information

• Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotional decision. Only the most qualified applicants will be asked to attend an oral interview. 
• APPLICANTS MUST ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, COMPLETE A RESUME, AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FOR THE 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.

About the Role

Location –
883 W Clark Lane
Farmington, Utah, 84025
United States
Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

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
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.