Drug Court Administrator

Uintah County UT • Vernal, UT

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Criminal Justice Services Supervising Case Manager and the Uintah County Sheriff, the Drug Court Coordinator delivers strategic leadership, administrative management, and direct operational oversight for the Uintah County Drug Court Office. The position serves as the primary interagency liaison, aligning operations across the County Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, Criminal Justice Services, District Courts, defense counsel, treatment providers, and community partners.

The role oversees day-to-day office functions, multidisciplinary pre-court staffing, judicial progress reports, participant intake and case supervision, and community service placement. It also oversees toxicology screening, including maintenance of the random call-in system, same-gender specimen collection and observation, chain-of-custody and laboratory confirmation protocols, staff training, program databases, budgets, and grant documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice, court administration, law enforcement liaison operations, or substance abuse case management.
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successfully pass a comprehensive background check required for access to criminal justice administration systems and facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Public Administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the Drug Court Office.
• Serve as the primary liaison among the County Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, Criminal Justice Services, District Courts, defense counsel, treatment providers, and community partners.
• Lead multidisciplinary pre-court staffing.
• Prepare judicial progress reports.
• Manage participant intake and case supervision.
• Coordinate community service placement.
• Oversee toxicology screening, including maintaining the random call-in system and conducting and observing same-gender specimen collections.
• Enforce chain-of-custody and laboratory confirmation protocols.
• Train staff.
• Manage program databases, budgets, and grant documentation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks program
• Wellness program
• On-site wellness center equipped with gym equipment
• On-site health fairs and seminars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED