Pretrial Services Officer 1

Administrative Office of the Courts

Sixth Judicial District - Luna County District Court

Pretrial Services Officer 1 (Full-Time/Classified), Position #10113660

Opening Date: 5/10/2024 Close Date: 5/17/2024 at 4:00 pm

Job Pay Range: HH$20.491 - $40.982/hourly

Target Pay Range/Rate: $21.106/hourly (83% Compa Ratio)

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degreefrom an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or a related field.

• Education Substitutions: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or a related field, and/or two (4) years of directly related or relevant experience.

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.

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, the public, and judges and justices.

*This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed.*

BENEFITS:

Refer to New Mexico Judicial Branch website for a full list of benefits: https://humanresources.nmcourts.gov/career-opportunities.aspx

TO APPLY:

Submit one of the following options:

1. NM Judicial Branch Application for Employment, plus proof of education (HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts) or,

2. Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, plus proof of education (HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts).

*PLEASE NOTE: ANY SUBMISSION THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL_ ITEMS LISTED IN EITHER OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS, WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.*_

Submissions may be emailed to: sildsck@nmcourts.gov , or mailed/delivered to:

Sixth Judicial District Court

Attn: Susan Kirker

PO Box 2339, Silver City, NM 88062 (mailing)

201 N. Cooper St., Silver City, NM 88061 (physical)

Applications and Resume Supplemental Forms can be found at the NM Judicial Branch website:

https://humanresources.nmcourts.gov/career-opportunities.aspx

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.11 per hour

Work Location: In person