Court Probation Officer 1 #10105756-24100, Full-Time, Perm in Aztec, NM

Pay

$27.437 per hour or $57,068.96 annually

Schedule

Full‑Time, permanent. Assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments on defendants/offenders to determine appropriateness for Court Programs.
• Investigate defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develop appropriate treatment support plans.
• Participate in scheduled progress meetings at court‑appointed locations.
• Monitor defendants/offenders’ compliance at court hearings and with community service program requirements; track and record community service participation.
• Report, document, and notify the court of compliance, non‑compliance, or program violations and recommend appropriate action.
• Maintain current case files and document all interactions with program participants and treatment providers in the case management system.
• Perform scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school, or other locations) to monitor program compliance.
• Utilize electronic monitoring technology to track compliance.
• Track and administer drug and alcohol screens; maintain screening protocols, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in and attend conferences, training, community outreach, and educational programs related to court programs.
• Prepare written and oral reports detailing participants’ program compliance and make recommendations for future treatment support or referrals.
• Provide input during court proceedings and meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of:

• Court‑ordered rehabilitation or support programs and sentencing guidelines
• Treatment options and community services available in New Mexico
• New Mexico civil and criminal procedure, local court rules, policies, and procedures
• Case management and legal terminology
• Substance‑abuse and mental‑health counseling and treatment
• Mediation techniques and conflict resolution
• Investigative techniques and drug‑screening methods
• Electronic monitoring equipment and technology
• Court case‑management systems

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The position may require field visits during non‑traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees must regularly interact positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance programs
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 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
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
• Free health care, prescription drugs, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe
• Bilingual compensation
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher‑education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Possible overtime, holiday, or shift‑differential pay
• Possible physical‑fitness leave

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or a related field. Four (4) years of directly related experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in criminal justice, social services, or a related field.
• Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.