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Starting wage is $17.26. Performs certified corrections work-related to the admittance, housing, and releasing of inmates at the San Juan County Public Safety Building. Incumbents may be assigned to work in various functional areas of the jail such as housing, housing security, booking/medical security, transportation, inmate work programs, control room and dispatch. Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Applicants need to have the POST entrance exam completed.
Position is open until filled and may close at any time without further notification. Application may be obtained online at www.sanjuancounty.org. For more information you may contact Sgt. Marcia Shumway, at 435-587-2237 or mshumway@sanjuancounty.org.
Position Location: Monticello, Utah. Position Open Until Filled.
General Purpose
Performs full performance professional legal duties as required to expedite the efficient and effective litigation of criminal or civil cases and to advise county officials, agents and employees.
Essential Functions
Advises and counsels with county officials and department heads on civil legal matters; researches, drafts, and issues legal opinions to county officials and agencies; drafts policies, procedures, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, correspondence and other legal documents in behalf of the county and county officials; advises county officials on legal compliance and risk management issues.
Attends and participates in public meetings as needed to serve as a resource and legal voice of the county on issues related to civil matters.
Performs research and prepares opinions of various legal problems of the county related to civil issues, i.e., planning and zoning, ordinances, records and deeds, tax valuation, public roads, public lands, water rights, right-of-way and easements, land acquisitions, land use, etc.; prepares and litigates civil cases.
Prepares pleadings, conducts discovery, investigates cases, interviews witnesses and otherwise litigates civil legal matters in behalf of the county in court and before administrative agencies; advises county officials on litigation strategy.
Receives, reviews and screens crime reports and intake activities on criminal cases, etc. from law enforcement agencies within the county; assures proper legal procedures and processes are adhered to; determines quality of case and eligibility for filing to pursue legal action; follows established procedures in preparing and processing the filing of charges and pursuing legal penalties.
Prepares for court by performing legal research, drafting briefs, gathering and analyzing evidence; delivers the County’s case in criminal proceedings; attends and participates in arraignments, sentencing, preliminary hearings, trials and other court hearings.
Prepares writs, subpoenas, warrants, petitions, affidavits and other legal documents; submits regular reports, written or verbal, to apprise supervisor of status of assigned cases.
Provides legal advice to law enforcement officers in their preparation of necessary paperwork as needed to expedite law enforcement efforts, such as search warrants, arrest warrants, etc.
Acts as liaison between the County Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement agencies and provides legal advice to these agencies as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Educations and Experience:
- A. Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree;
- One (1) year experience in complex civil litigation is preferred. One (1) year of experience in complex civil litigation is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the principles of law and their application; criminal trial procedures and the rules of evidence; Federal Code, United States Constitution, Utah Code, Utah Constitutional provisions and local ordinances as they apply to county government and its operation; case law related to a variety of county government subjects. Working knowledge of federal and state administrative law.
Skill in the art of negotiation and cooperative problem solving; leadership and organizational behavior management; skill in the operation of Computer.
Ability to successfully conduct the prosecution or defense in all criminal cases assigned; present statements of fact, law and argument cleverly and logically; gather and evaluate information obtained through research investigations, and interrogations; develop effective relationships with the public, government officials, and judicial personnel; supervise subordinates.
Special Qualifications
Must be eligible to practice law in the State of Utah.
Must be accepted and in good standing with the Utah State Bar.
Must be eligible to practice law in the United States Federal Court System.
Must be able to practice in the United States Federal Court System.
Position Location: Monticello, Utah. Position Open Until Filled. Salary: Based on experience.
Performs general library duties which involve patron service, collection shelving and maintenance, basic research, and duties assigned by supervisors. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a Utah Driver’s License. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a Utah Driver’s License. Please contact San Juan County HR for the full Job Description.
Position Location: Blanding, Utah. Position closes: January 25, 2019.
Support the Landfill Operator I with the manual operations of the San Juan County Landfill. This includes picking up trash, greasing equipment, fueling equipment, cleaning equipment and building / property maintenance as needed. This position will also cover for the Office or the Drop Box Attendant as needed. This position will spend 99% of their time in the field. This position works ten (10) hour days from Wednesday to Saturday.
Position Location: South of White Mesa at the San Juan County Landfill, Utah. Position closes: January 25, 2019.
San Juan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.