Criminal Information Tech II, DCFS

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $18.95 Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Tammy Alfaro | talfaro |  
Final date to receive applications – 7/26/2026, at 6 p.m.

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is looking for dedicated people to fill two Criminal Information Technician II positions in their State Office. They conduct background screenings for the purposes of kinship placements and for other purposes where an applicant will have direct access to children.

This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule of both in-office and telework days. Eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.

• Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.
• Checks delegated email address, processes requests and questions accordingly.
• Works with caseworkers, kinship workers, and applicants.
• Conducts criminal and child abuse background screenings using specified programs, such as UCJIS, SAFE, and Courtlink.
• Receives, processes, and responds to information requests from DCFS caseworkers.
• Tracks and organizes requests using Google sheets and Google drive.
• Prepares for and attends background screening review committee.
• Searches and reviews fingerprint files manually.
• Prepares and enters applications into the Office of Background Processing DACS system.
• Processes out of state child abuse registry checks.
• Carries a caseload of background screening requests.
• Other duties that relate to screening and finding kinship placements.
• Performs required on call work on a rotation basis with the team.
• Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Ensures that agency and/or state records are properly classified, processed, and controlled.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials.

• Exhibits critical thinking skills; understands research methods, techniques, and/or other sources of information.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Makes decisions or solves problems by using logic.
• Able to work independently in a telework environment.
• Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment.
• Works with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Understands principles, practices, and procedures of an office environment.
• Exhibits active listening and comprehensive skills; communicates effectively verbally and in writing in English.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records.
• Works efficiently and knowledgeably in Google drive with Google documents / spreadsheets.
• Organizes information in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to use automated software applications.

• Are current employees of the State of Utah.
• Have professional work experience conducting criminal background checks.

Driver License Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license. Occasional in-state travel required.

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Rules

Incumbents work with Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) systems daily. In accordance with BCI policy, candidates must pass initial certification and maintain certification.

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.

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.

195 North 1950 West

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

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