Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10112773-21800, Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM
General Statement of Duties
The Administrative Office of the Courts is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10112773-21800 for the Background Intake Unit in Albuquerque, NM. Under general supervision of the Pretrial Services Supervisor, this position will work within the AOC Background Investigation and Public Safety Assessment Unit. This position will help oversee the daily operations and work of the staff on their assigned shift, while receiving general guidance from the Pretrial Services Supervisor. This position will be required to complete the following work, as well as review work of staff:
- Conduct thorough criminal background investigations
- Receive and respond to correspondence from detention centers and courts throughout the state
- Update various daily logs used to track work progress and performance
- Act as a designee who is authorized to make pre-trial defendant release decisions based on program criteria
- Absorb and assist with (as assigned) in checking court dockets, developing Standard Operating Procedures, assisting with employee performance evaluations and plans, completing an end of shift report, and other duties as assigned.
A shift differential of $3 per hour will be paid for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. The employee in this position will be assigned to work the day shift with Thursday and Friday as the days off (subject to change, based on the program’s needs).
All BI/PSA Unit staff may be required to work weekends, holidays, and when the AOC and/or courts are closed due to inclement weather.
Examples Of Job Duties
The Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker is responsible to lead, mentor, and train staff in conducting thorough pre-release and pre-adjudication background investigations. Formulates appropriate release, supervision and case management plans for defendants. Supervises the defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release. Tracks daily attendance and approves leave requests and time sheets. Determines release eligibility and formulates appropriate release plans. Oversees supervision contracts and supervision protocol based on program policies. Verifies defendant’s needs and develops multifaceted treatment support or referrals. Provides case management services based on the defendant’s need and court-ordered conditions of release. Maintains and administers alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment, and supplies. Collaborates with treatment providers and monitors defendant compliance reports. Documents and notifies the court of the defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate actions. Participates and provides input during court proceedings and other court-based meetings. Provides treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members. Performs 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
- Psychotherapy 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 psychotherapy medication
- Meditation 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
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.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualification: 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.
- 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: 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.