Investigator
VERNAL, UTFull-time$45/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Criminal Investigator supports criminal prosecutions for the Uintah County Attorney's Office and provides operational support to the Uintah County Sheriff's Office. Reporting to the County Attorney and Sheriff, the role covers case management, witness interviews, trial exhibit preparation, crime scene processing, evidence logging, and expert court testimony. It also directs deputies in evidence preservation, manages interagency operations and extraditions, and conducts search warrants and arrests.
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Status: Full-Time | Closes: Open Until Filled Investigator The Criminal Investigator carries out complex technical and investigative duties to support criminal prosecutions for the Uintah County Attorney's Office while providing operational support to the Uintah County Sheriff's Office. Reporting to the County Attorney and Sheriff, the role spans end-to-end case management---including witness interviews, trial exhibit preparation, crime scene processing, evidence logging, and expert court testimony. Additionally, this position directs patrol deputies in evidence preservation, manages interagency operations and extraditions, and executes field operations such as search warrants and arrests. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED, possess active Utah P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification, and have four to five years of progressive experience in law enforcement, criminal investigations, or court support (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid Utah Driver's License, maintain active P.O.S.T. status through 40 hours of annual continuing education, and remain available for on-call emergency response and major crime scene processing. This full-time position pays $45.00 per hour, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and various supplemental insurance options. Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program, and an exciting perks program. Plus, you'll be part of Uintah County's award-winning wellness program, offering fun activities, convenient on-site health fairs and seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center equipped with gym equipment. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
How this job compares
Set against the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$45/hr
- US median$26–31/hr70 hourly ranges
This rate, $45/hr, is 53% above the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the top quarter of Law Enforcement hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 448 open Law Enforcement jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — more than three in four Law Enforcement postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 227 postings).
- Education
- 27 of the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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