Court Probation Officer Perm

Court Probation Officer 1

Job Code: #, #, & #

Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Location: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Probation Supervision Division, Albuquerque, NM

Administrative Office: Courts, Business Unit 24400

Number of Positions: 3

Opening Date: 12‑01‑2025

Target Pay/Rate: $24.846 per hour

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting three (3) full‑time Court Probation Officers in Albuquerque, NM.

• Act under general supervision to monitor defendants’ participation in court‑mandated programs and compliance with court orders.
• Conduct investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develop appropriate treatment support plans.
• Participate in scheduled progress meetings at court‑appointed locations.
• Monitor defendants/offenders’ compliance at court hearings and with community‑service program requirements, and track community‑service participation.
• Report, document, and notify the court of defendants/offenders’ compliance, noncompliance or program violations; recommend appropriate action.
• Maintain current case files and document all interactions with program defendants/offenders and treatment providers in the case‑management system.
• Perform scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school or other location) to monitor program compliance.
• Utilize electronic monitoring technology to assess program compliance.
• Track and administer drug and alcohol screens; maintain alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in conferences, trainings, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs.
• Prepare written and oral reports detailing defendants/offenders’ program compliance and make recommendations on future treatment support or referrals.
• Provide input during court proceedings, meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of:

• Court‑ordered rehabilitation or support programs, sentencing guidelines, treatment options, and community services.
• New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; local court rules, policies, procedures, operations.
• Case management and legal terminology.
• Substance abuse and mental health counseling and treatment, mediation techniques and conflict resolution.
• Investigative techniques, drug screening methods, electronic monitoring equipment, and technology.
• Court case‑management system.

Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee regularly interacts positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges and justices.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Programs, Employee Assistance Program.
• 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).
• Possible overtime holiday or shift differential pay; physical fitness leave.
• Benefits vary by job classification or need.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or related field.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience in criminal justice, social services, or related field.
• Education Substitution:
  Four (4) years of directly related experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Experience Substitution:
  None.
• Other:
  May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

Applicants should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 7/29/24) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 7/29/24) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m.
Application Forms:
Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF formats.
Resume Supplemental Forms:
Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF formats.

Contact:
Human Resources Division, 401 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102;
Telephone: (505) 841‑9819;
Fax: (505) 222‑4823;
Email: metrjobs-grp;
Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Proof of education is required. Equal Opportunity Employer.