Jail Administration Specialist , II

Job Summary

Davis County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for a part time, Jail Administration Specialist I, II in Farmington, Utah. This part‑time position requires 0–29 hours per week and is located in the Corrections Department of the Davis County Jail.

Salary: $16.31 - $29.78 per hour.

Benefits include work‑life balance, professional development opportunities, and other standard benefits offered by the department.

Closing Date:
July 29th, 2026.

Part time, 0–29 hours per week.

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Six months of related clerical employment; an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including a pre‑employment eye detect examination.
• Preference for bilingual skill – Spanish.

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Two years of full‑time related clerical employment; an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be bondable and/or become a notary.
• Must be (or become within six months of hire date) certified to access records through the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (USJIS).
• Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including a pre‑employment eye detect examination.
• Preference for bilingual skill – Spanish.

This position is part of a career ladder job series. Incumbents may be eligible to advance to Jail Administration Specialist II on their eligibility date after meeting the minimum requirements for the position and upon supervisor's recommendation and Administrative Officer concurrence. Employees must be in good standing with the Sheriff's Office, including no disciplinary actions greater than a coach and counsel within the last 12 months.

• Performs routine clerical duties including searching files, filing, sorting and distributing mail, answering telephones, relaying messages, and receiving, sorting, and distributing supplies.
• Fills in data on standard office forms; posts data to various records; collates and assembles materials according to established methods and procedures; reviews reports and forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs receptionist duties over the phone or at the service window, provides information of a general nature or refers others to appropriate staff member; greets the public at the front window and handles any questions or matters, including non‑technical or routine nature inquiries; directs others to the appropriate staff member; receives, reviews, and ensures accurate completion of paperwork associated with Court Ordered Book and Release or Commitment;
  
  enters and retrieves information through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system; assists at kiosks when needed.
• May accept fees for payments; balances cash on hand against receipts; prepares and balances deposits; issues receipts, notices, certificates, and licenses and keeps simple records of transactions; makes simple mathematical computations.
• Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing inmate mail and electronic email; inspects emails and mailed items for unauthorized content and contraband; records and enters postage charges and fees into inmate's account; provides information to the public, answers inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Operates computer and all applicable software applications; operates standard office equipment; takes notes or conducts machine recording as required; may act as a cashier in receiving funds.