Correctional Program Coordinator II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $28.58 - $47.80 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Staci Ditzer | snditzer |  
Final date to receive applications – 7/14/2026

This recruitment is open to internal and external applicants.

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Program Coordinator II (CPC II) to serve as the lead Policy Coordinator. This position works in the Professional Standards Bureau under general direction and reports directly to the Professional Standards Lieutenant.

The Policy Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive management, development, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s policy system. The incumbent acts as an expert resource for department leadership, chairs the Policy Advisory Committee and other related work groups, and coordinates agency-wide policy initiatives to ensure compliance with legal mandates and best practices. It is critical that the successful candidate exercises high-level self-management, operates with professional autonomy, and maintains accountability for complex, agency-wide policy initiatives.

Principle Duties

• Manage the comprehensive department policy management system and repository;
• Chair the Policy Advisory Committee and any policy-related work groups to facilitate agency goals and initiatives;
• Maintain primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and interpretation of agency policies, procedures, and practices;
• Act as an expert resource and subject matter expert to department leadership regarding policy compliance and program objectives;
• Conduct research and analysis on state and federal legislation, court mandates, administrative rules, and best practices to inform policy development;
• Draft, review, and revise agency-wide policies and procedures and administrative rules, while adhering to a style guide;
• Manage the policy review and approval process, coordinating and consulting with policy coordinators, subject matter experts, department leadership, and legal counsel;
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and administrative rules are clearly communicated, accessible, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations;
• Manage the policy database/repository and ensure version control and archival of documents;
• Develop and deliver training (in person and online) for staff on the use of the policy management system, and new and updated policies;
• Facilitate the review and assessment program for existing policies to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness;
• Build data-based reports for department leadership, including analysis of policy effectiveness, compliance metrics, and program impact;
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as directed by the Professional Standards Bureau leadership and the Commissioner's office;
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills;
• Experience in policy development, analysis, or technical writing in a professional setting;
• Experience providing training to a group in a classroom and/or virtual setting;
• Demonstrate ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize data to inform policy and reporting;
• Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to work effectively with other community agencies in the best interest of the participant and the agency;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.

• Knowledge of professional standards, best practices, and policy development within a corrections or law enforcement environment;
• Experience researching passed legislation, court decisions, and other things that influence and inform policy development;
• Experience working in a law enforcement, corrections, or government settings;
• Experience creating and manipulating documents using word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.), as well as formatting and document automation;
• Experience creating data analysis and reporting dashboards (e.g.,…