Pretrial Services Officer 2 #10115875-23200 Full-Time, Term in Albuquerque, NM

Full-time, term position in Albuquerque, NM.

About the role

Working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment, the Pretrial Services Officer 2 plays a vital role in upholding the administration of justice and enhancing community safety. The position focuses on providing person-centered supervision and connecting justice-involved individuals with supportive services. Operating under the presumption of innocence, the officer balances accountability—utilizing tools like electronic monitoring and drug testing—with a commitment to helping defendants successfully navigate the pretrial process. This role involves frequent collaboration with judicial partners, detailed report preparation, and direct presentation of findings to the Court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough prerelease 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 assessments.
• Oversee supervision contracts and supervision protocol based on program policies.
• Verify defendant’s needs and develop multifaceted treatment support or referrals.
• 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.

Requirements

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of:

• Court-ordered programs and 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 and governmental court rules, policies, and procedures.
• NM law, civil and criminal procedure, and legal terminology.
• Substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling, and treatment.
• Physical and psychotropic medication.
• Mediation techniques and investigative techniques using governmental resources.
• Drug screening methods, equipment, protocol, interpretation, and technology.
• Electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

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.
• Regular positive interaction with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections, or a related field.

Pay

$24.983–$31.229 per hour or $51,964.64–$64,956.32 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• State-paid life insurance, with options for 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, prescriptions, and lab work at the Stay Well Health Center in Santa Fe, NM.
• Bilingual compensation (varies by job classification or need).
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Overtime, holiday, or shift differential pay (varies by job classification or need).
• Physical fitness leave (varies by job classification or need).