Pretrial Program Manager #10118241-23500, Full-Time, Term in Roswell, Carlsbad or Lovington, NM
General Statement of Duties
The Pretrial Program Manager will report directly to the Court Executive Officer and AOC Pretrial Statewide Program Manager, to plan, organize, and manage the implementation of pretrial program enhancements, and/or pilot projects based on legal and evidence-based pretrial justice practices. This position will not only assist in leading pretrial practice implementation but will also be responsible for overseeing the pretrial programs and staff within the judicial district.
Examples Of Job Duties
- Plans, organizes, and manages the implementation of pretrial program enhancements, and/or pilot projects based on legal and evidence-based pretrial justice practices.
- Led, or assists in leading, pretrial practice implementation, including the management and coordination of the daily operations of the program.
- Oversees the pretrial programs and staff within the judicial district and ensures the program is operating within pretrial standards and program guidelines.
- Affairs with legislators and attends or leads legislative hearings and processes (interim and session).
Competencies/Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of pretrial program planning, implementation, management and evaluation;
- Pretrial practice implementation;
- National trends in pretrial justice reform;
- Essential elements of a high functioning pretrial justice system;
- Risk bases assessment, knowledge of the Public Safety Assessment, risk-based pretrial supervision, interventions, standard data reporting and pretrial performance outcomes;
- Budget management;
- Grant procedures and writing;
- Program reporting;
- State procurement rules;
- Governmental and civic legislative processes;
- Criminal and juvenile justice;
- Rules and standards for both pretrial and post-conviction populations;
- Specialty courts;
- Criminal statutes, rules, procedures;
- Court procedures;
- New Mexico Criminal Justice Information System;
- Basic contract law;
- HIPAA requirements;
- Drug test procedures;
- Surveillance systems media relations;
- Crisis and critical incident management;
- Computerized data collection, compilation and entry techniques.
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.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections, or related field of which two (2) years must have been as a supervisor.
- Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
- Experience Substitution: Relevant graduate level education may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience at a rate of 30 semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. Education may not substitute for supervisory experience.
- Supervisory Substitution: Leadworker duties may be considered on a prorated basis for supervisory experience at a rate of one (1) year of performing leadworker duties equals six (6) months of supervisory experience. Additional two (2) years of directly related experience may substitute for the supervisory experience provided the incumbent attends the NMJB Supervisory Mentorship Program Training at their earliest opportunity.
To Apply
Must submit the New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment form and proof of education prior to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 to:
Kennon Crowhurst, Court Executive Officer Fifth Judicial District Court P.O. Box 1776 400 N. Virginia, Room 133 Roswell, NM 88202-1776 Phone: 575-622-2565 ext. 127 Fax#: 575-624-7501