Correctional Program Administrator

State of Utah•Ogden, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, in-office Correctional Program Administrator to lead institutional and clinical programs. The role oversees program effectiveness, multidisciplinary teams, operational and inmate grievance issues, and the delivery of rehabilitation programs across state correctional facilities. The position is based at 2445 Ss Water Tower Way, 1125 W Ogden, Ogden, Utah 84401, and pays $33.08–$49.69 per hour. A comprehensive background investigation is required and may include a polygraph; a drug test is also required. The successful candidate will bring strategic leadership, critical-thinking skills, and a commitment to professional excellence and offender rehabilitation. The role involves working in correctional environments, conducting on-site reviews, and occasional automobile travel between state facilities. General physical requirements include office work and light walking and standing.

Requirements

Pass a comprehensive background investigation; a polygraph may be required.
Pass a drug test.
Demonstrate expertise in business and administrative principles, strategic planning, human resource modeling, and team leadership.
Have knowledge of human behavior, assessment, and treatment strategies for behavioral and affective disorders.
Demonstrate strong written, oral, and active-listening communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Use problem sensitivity and logical frameworks to anticipate and resolve complex issues.
Have knowledge of teaching methods, training design, and measuring educational effectiveness.
Be comfortable working in correctional environments and aware of potential workplace environmental stressors.
Meet general physical requirements that include office work, light walking and standing, and occasional automobile travel between state facilities.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evaluate inmate treatment and operational programs across correctional facilities.
Conduct on-site reviews and audits of facility operations to support continuous improvement and high-quality care.
Make adjudicative decisions regarding inmate grievances and lead updates to policies and procedures.
Guide, mentor, and supervise clinical, institutional, and administrative personnel.
Represent the agency and serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local government bodies and community partners.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal standards, legal frameworks, and agency guidelines.