Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10117348 Full-term, Term in Albuquerque, NM

About the role

Acting under general direction, conduct thorough criminal background investigations on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication.

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.

Requirements

• 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 release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs; sentencing guidelines, procedures, court rules, substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques utilizing investigative resource and interviewing procedures; sentencing guidelines, available treatment options and community providers; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; drug screening methods and