Pretrial Services Officer1 #10118721-23500, Full-Time, Term in Roswell, NM
General Statement of Duties
The Pretrial Services Officer 1 is responsible for implementing release and case management plans and investigations for those charged with criminal offenses. Supervises a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release. Conducts brief intake interviews with newly referred defendants. Documents each defendant’s needs for community support services. Contacts references to verify information provided by defendants regarding employment, home, work, and school status. Provides recommendations for appropriate treatment support and referrals. Participates in scheduled case staffing. Monitors defendant’s compliance with court-ordered conditions of release and community provider program requirements. Documents, reports and notifies the court of a defendant’s non-compliance or program violations and recommend appropriate action. Tracks Pretrial Services referrals at felony arraignments. Documents and maintains case files that illustrate interactions with defendants, treatment providers, community-based case managers, attorneys, employers and family members. Attends and participates in meetings with court staff and other treatment providers. Monitors defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology. Maintains alcohol and drug screening equipment and supplies. Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance. May perform as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release, sanctions, and detention. Other duties as assigned.
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
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
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: One (1) year experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or a related field.
- Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
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
Application
To apply, must submit the New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment form and proof of education prior to 5:00 pm till the position is filled. Application forms available in Microsoft Word Format and Adobe PDF Format. Resume Supplemental Forms also available in Microsoft Word Format and Adobe PDF Format.
Contact Information
Fifth Judicial District Court
Kennon Crowhurst, Court Executive Officer
P.O. Box 1776
400 N. Virginia, Room 133
Roswell, NM 88202-1776
Phone: 575-622-2565 ext. 127
Fax #: 575-624-7501