Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10107988-23200 & #10107986-23200, Full-Time, Term in Albuquerque, NM

About the role

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for two (2) full-time, term, Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker positions in the Judicial Supervision and Diversion Program Division in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and train staff in conducting thorough pre-release and pre-adjudication background investigations.
• Formulate appropriate release, supervision, and case management plans for defendants.
• Supervise the defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Track daily attendance and approve leave requests and time sheets.
• Determine release eligibility and formulate appropriate release plans.
• Oversee supervision contracts and supervision protocol based on program policies.
• Verify defendant’s needs and develop multifaceted treatment support or referrals.
• Provide case management services based on the defendant’s need and court-ordered conditions of release.
• Maintain and administer alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment, and supplies.
• Collaborate with treatment providers and monitor defendant compliance reports.
• Document and notify the court of the defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate actions.
• Participate and provide input during court proceedings and other court-based meetings.
• Provide treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members.
• Perform scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• May be assigned supervision of court staff, under the mentorship of a supervisor or manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Qualifications

• Knowledge of court-ordered programs;
• Case management techniques;
• Pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions;
• Rules and statues governing bond/bail and release from detention;
• Formulating release plans;
• Treatment, rehabilitation, and support programs;
• Sentencing guidelines, procedures, court rules, substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment;
• Psychoactive medication;
• Mediation techniques;
• Investigative techniques utilizing investigative resources and interviewing procedures;
• Sentencing guidelines, available treatment options and community providers;
• NM law, civil and criminal procedure;
• Physical and psychoactive medication;
• Mediation techniques;
• Drug screening methods and equipment, interpretation;
• NCIC procedures;
• HIPPA;
• Knowledge of employment law and NM Judicial Branch Personnel Rules.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid drivers 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: Four (4) 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.