Pretrial Services Officer 2 #10114757-21800, Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM

About the role

The Administrative Office of the Courts is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Pretrial Services Officer 2 position in Albuquerque, NM. The position is located in a central remote unit and serves as an essential backup for local sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of statewide pretrial quality assurance, case management oversight, and program support.
• Handle quality assurance (QA) reports and monitor case supervision statewide.
• Assist with case reviews of different court sites to maintain case management system data and supervision guidelines.
• Provide temporary backup support, including virtual intake and remote supervision.
• Onboard and train new pretrial officers on program standards.
• Support the Background Investigation team with NCIC checks.
• Perform other miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned.

Examples of job duties

• Conduct thorough pre-release and pre-adjudication background investigations on defendants.
• Formulate appropriate release plans and case management plans based on statutes, rules, court appearances, and criminal history.
• Supervise a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Perform as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release eligibility, sanctions, and detention.
• Release defendants from custody based on court-ordered release conditions.
• Document all interactions and update case management assessment.
• Oversee supervision contracts and supervision protocol based on program policies.
• Determine eligibility for specialty court programs.
• Provide case management services based on the defendant’s need and court-ordered conditions of release.
• Maintain and administer alcohol and drug screening protocols and equipment.
• Collaborate with treatment providers and monitor defendant compliance reports.
• Document and notify the court of defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate action.
• Participate and provide input during court proceedings and other agency meetings.
• Provide treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members.
• Monitor defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Perform scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Qualifications

• Knowledge of court ordered programs;
• Case management techniques;
• Pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions;
• Rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention;
• Formulating appropriate release plans;
• Treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers;
• Sentencing guidelines;
• Governmental court rules, policies and procedures, operations, structure, forms;
• NM law, civil and criminal procedure;
• Legal terminology;
• Substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment;
• Physical and psychotropic medication;
• Mediation techniques;
• Investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources;
• Drug screening methods and equipment;
• Protocol, interpretation, and technology;
• Electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

Work environment and physical demands

The position 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 in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or related field.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience Substitution: None.
• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

To apply

Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to:

• Application Forms Microsoft Word Format
• Adobe PDF Format
• Resume Supplemental Forms Microsoft Word Format
• Adobe PDF Format

Administrative Office of the Courts
Attn: AOC Human Resources Division
202 E. Marcy Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Fax: 505-479-2641
Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov

Proof Of Education Required.

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