Court Probation Officer 1 #00054610-24400, #10100006-24400, & #00037268-24400, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM at New Mexico Courts

Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 24400

Court Probation Officer 1 #00054610-24400, #10100006-24400, & #00037268-24400, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 3

Opening Date: 12-01-2025 - Close Date: --

Target Pay Range/Rate: $24.846 per hour

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting three (3) a full-time, perm, Court Probation Officer 1 #00054610-24400, #10100006-24400, & #00037268-24400, in the Probation Supervision Division in Albuquerque, NM. Essential Tasks: Acting under general supervision monitor the defendant’s or offender’s participation in court mandated programs and compliance with his/her court order. Is responsible for conducting investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develops appropriate treatment support plan. Participates in scheduled progress meetings at court appointed locations. Monitors defendants/offenders’ compliance at court hearings and with community service program requirements and tracks and records community service participation. Reports, documents and notifies court of defendants/offender’s compliance, noncompliance or program violations and recommends appropriate action. Maintains current case files, and documents all interaction with program defendants/offenders and treatment providers in the case management system. Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school or other location) to monitor program compliance. Monitors program compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology. Tracks and administers drug and alcohol screens and maintains alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment and supplies. Participates and attends conferences, trainings, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs. Prepares written and oral reports detailing defendants/offenders program compliance and makes recommendations on future treatment support, or referrals. Provides input during court proceedings, meetings with court staff and other treatment providers. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. A more comprehensive job description is available at https://metro.nmcourts.gov/ or may be obtained in the Human Resource Division of the Metropolitan Court.

Examples Of Job Duties

• The Court Probation Officer 1 is responsible for conducting investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develops appropriate treatment support plan.
• Participates in scheduled progress meetings at court-appointed locations.
• Monitors defendants/offender’s compliance at court hearings and with community service program requirements and tracks and records community service participation.
• Reports, documents, and notifies the court of defendants/offender’s compliance, non-compliance or program violations and recommends appropriate action.
• Maintains current case files, and documents all interactions with program defendants/offenders and treatment providers in the case management system.
• Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school or other location) to monitor program compliance.
• Monitors program compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Tracks and administers drug and alcohol screens and maintains an alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment and supplies.
• Participates in and attends conferences, training, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs.
• Prepares written and oral reports detailing defendants/offender’s program compliance and makes recommendations on future treatment support, or referrals.
• Provides input during court proceedings, and meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies/Qualifications

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of court-ordered rehabilitation or support programs, sentencing guidelines, treatment options and community services available; New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; local court rules, policies and procedures, operations and structure; case management; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health counseling and treatment; mediation techniques and conflict resolution; investigative techniques; drug screening methods; electronic monitoring equipment and technology; and court case management system.

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.

• This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed
  
  

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 vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• 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*
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*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in criminal justice, social services, or a related field.
• Experience Substitution: None.
• Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months or hire.
  
  

TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 7/29/24) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 7/29/24) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m.

Application Forms

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Resume Supplemental Forms

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Adobe PDF Format Human Resources Division 401 Lomas NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823 Email: [email protected] Website: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops

Proof Of Education Is Required

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation

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