Pretrial Services Officer 2 #10117350, Full time, TERM in Albuquerque, NM

General Statement of Duties

Acting under the general supervision of the treatment court leadership team, the Pretrial Services Officer 2 provides structured guidance, accountability, and support to a caseload of high-risk/high-need participants enrolled in a treatment court diversion program. The officer monitors compliance with court-ordered conditions, facilitates engagement in treatment and supportive services, and uses evidence-based practices to promote participant stability, reduce recidivism, and support successful program completion.

• 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 protocols 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

The successful applicant should demonstrate their 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; and 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. Application Forms Microsoft Word Format Adobe PDF Format Resume Supplemental Forms Microsoft Word Format Adobe PDF Format

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

400 Lomas Blvd. NW (Third Floor/Room 327) Albuquerque, NM 87102

The Second Judicial District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division of the need for an accommodation.