Pretrial Services Officer 1

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

JOB ORDER

Pretrial Services Officer 1 #10114518-23100

Full-Time, TERM in Santa Fe, NM

# of Positions : 1

Opening Date: 3/26/2022 – Close Date:

Target Pay Range/Rate: $20.49 - $25.61

The First Judicial District Court is recruiting for one full-time, Term Pretrial Services Officer 1 position for the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general supervision, assist with criminal background investigations on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication.

EXAMPLES OF JOB 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:

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, and judges and justices.

* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed*

BENEFITS

● Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]

● State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance

● Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses

● Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks

● Eleven (11) paid holidays

● Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

● Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]

● Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*

● Free health care, Rx, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

● Bilingual compensation*

● Training and career development opportunities

● Higher education opportunities and educational leave

● May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

● May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*

● May receive physical fitness leave*

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*these benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: : Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Education Substitution: Four (4) years’ of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

Experience: One (1) year experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or a related field.

Experience Substitution: None.

Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

TO APPLY: Submit a NM Judicial Branch Employment Application or a Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, and proof of education must be received by mail or hand delivered to,

First Judicial District Court

Human Resource Office

Attn: Nicole Salazar

225 Montezuma Ave

P.O. Box 2268

Santa Fe, NM 87504

505-455-8214

sfednms@nmcourts.gov

For a job application or the Resume Supplemental Form visit the Court’s web-site at: www.nmcourts.gov under links Human Resources Job Opportunities or call 505-455-8214.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.49 - $25.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person