Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 23200

Pretrial Services Officer 2 or Pretrial Services Officer 1, #10107985-23200, Full-Time, Term, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 03-14-2023 - Close Date: 03-28-2023

Job Pay Range: II: ($21.382 - $42.763) per hour or HH:($18.974 - $37.974) per hour

Target Pay Range/Rate: $21.382 - $26.727 per hour or $18.974 - $23.717

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a, Full-Time, Term, Pretrial Services Officer 2 or Pretrial Services Officer 1 position, #10107985-23200, depending on qualifications, for the Judicial Supervision and Diversion Programs in Albuquerque, NM. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES - Pretrial Services Officer 2: Acting under general direction, conduct thorough criminal background investigations on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication. Pretrial Services Officer 1: Acting under general supervision, assist with criminal background investigations on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication;
Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Pretrial Services Officer 2 is responsible for conducting thorough pre-release and pre-adjudication background investigations on defendants.

Formulates appropriate release plans and case management plans based on statutes, rules, court appearances and criminal history.

Supervises a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.

Performs as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release eligibility, sanctions, and detention.

Releases defendants from custody based on court-ordered release conditions.

Documents all interactions and update case management assessment.

Oversees supervision contracts and supervision protocol based on program policies.

Verifies defendant’s needs and develops multifaceted treatment support or referrals.

Determines eligibility for specialty court programs.

Provides case management services based on the defendant’s need and court-ordered conditions of release.

Maintains and administers alcohol and drug screening protocols and equipment.

Collaborates with treatment providers and monitors defendant compliance reports.

Documents and notify the court of defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate action.

Participates and provides input during court proceedings and other agency meetings.

Provides treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members.

Monitors defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.

Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work or other locations to monitor program compliance.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of court ordered programs; case management techniques; pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions; rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention; formulating appropriate release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers; sentencing guidelines; governmental court rules, policies and procedures, operations, structure, forms; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources; drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology; and electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Pretrial Services Officer 1 is responsible for implementing release and case management plans and investigations for those charged with criminal offenses.

Supervises a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.

Conducts brief intake interviews with newly referred defendants.

Documents each defendant’s needs for community support services.

Contacts references to verify information provided by defendants regarding employment, home, work, and school status.

Provides recommendations for appropriate treatment support and referrals.

Participates in scheduled case staffing.

Monitors defendant’s compliance with court-ordered conditions of release and community provider program requirements.

Documents, reports and notifies the court of a defendant’s non-compliance or program violations and recommend appropriate action.

Tracks Pretrial Services referrals at felony arraignments.

Documents and maintains case files that illustrate interactions with defendants, treatment providers, community-based case managers, attorneys, employers and family members.

Attends and participates in meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.

Monitors defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.

Maintains alcohol and drug screening equipment and supplies.

Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.

May perform as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release, sanctions, and detention.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of court-ordered programs; case management techniques; pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions; rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention; formulating appropriate release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers; sentencing guidelines; governmental court rules, policies and procedures, operations, structure, forms; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources; drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology; and electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]

State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance

Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses

Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks

Paid time off and retirement buyback

Eleven (11) paid holidays

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]

Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*

Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

Bilingual compensation*

Training and career development opportunities

Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement

May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*

May receive physical fitness leave*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Experience: Three (3) years experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or related field.

• Experience Substitution: None.

• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  

• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Experience: One (1) year experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or a related field.

• Experience Substitution: None.
  

• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form and proof of education to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov or the address above. Required forms can be located at nmcourts.gov.

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

400 Lomas Blvd. NW (Third Floor/Room 325)

Albuquerque, NM 87102

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