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Court Probation Officer 2 #10100010-24400, 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 (#10100010-24400) in the Standard Probation Division in Albuquerque, NM.

Essential Tasks

  • Prepare pre-sentencing reports and appear in court to present recommendations on treatment and sentencing.
  • Supervise defendants on probation and manage cases.
  • Investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal and social background, and/or previous treatment compliance.
  • Assess and determine the risks and needs of defendants for treatment and/or acceptance into programs.
  • 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 by establishing interaction and regularly scheduled meetings.
  • Perform crisis management and conflict resolution with defendant and family when necessary.
  • Schedule hearings and notify parties involved.
  • Appear in court to elaborate, defend or respond to information in pre-sentencing report.
  • Inform and subpoena witnesses.
  • Confer with state and defense attorneys and provide advice and recommendations.
  • Continually report status of defendant to the court.
  • Maintain current roster of defendants.
  • Secure, manage, update and govern individual case files by assuring that files contain necessary copies of essential and relevant documents.
  • Respond to inquiries on defendants.
  • Provide information and referrals to former clients.
  • Aid other law enforcement agencies or probation officers with investigations and supervision of other defendants.
  • May assign and approve work of others, train employees and/or provide informal feedback on performance in the absence of the Chief Probation Officer.
  • Be able to get along with others and to work under stress.

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.

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.

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

  • Education: 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. The Human Resources Division is located at 401 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823. Website: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops. Proof Of Education 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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