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Court Probation Officer 2 #00054641-24400, Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico Courts · Albuquerque, NM · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$24.736–$30.92/hrFull-time

About the role

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, permanent position as a Court Probation Officer 2 (#00054641-24400) in the Standard Probation Division in Albuquerque, NM.

Essential Tasks

  • Investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal, employment and social background and/or previous treatment compliance.
  • Assess and determine the risks and needs of defendants for treatment.
  • Review police and court reports.
  • Analyze, verify, justify and report treatment and sentencing recommendations to the court.
  • Develop, interpret and implement supervision plans for defendants.
  • Monitor defendants’ compliance with sentencing and conditions of probation.
  • Recommend counseling when appropriate.
  • Schedule hearings and notify parties involved.
  • Appear in court to present information in pre-sentencing reports.
  • Inform and subpoena witnesses.
  • Provide advice and recommendations to attorneys.
  • Keep the Court apprised of defendants’ status.
  • Maintain, secure, manage, and update essential and relevant documents in case files.
  • Compile monthly statistical files.

Competencies/Qualifications

  • 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;
  • Court case management system.

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 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)
  • 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, 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

  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, social services or related field.
  • Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of 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 are available in Microsoft Word Format and Adobe PDF Format. Resume Supplemental Forms are also available in Microsoft Word Format and Adobe PDF Format. Human Resources Division 401 Lomas NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823 Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov Website: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops Proof Of Education Is Required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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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