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

General Statement of Duties

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.

Examples Of Job Duties

• 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 assessment.
• 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.

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 following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. 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

• Education: 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.

To Apply

Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form and proof of education to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov or the address above. Required forms can be located at nmcourts.gov.