Court Probation Officer Term, in Albuquerque, NM

Overview

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, term Court Probation Officer 2 # in the Probation Supervision Division in Albuquerque, NM. Essential Tasks:
Currently, this position is funded through June 30, 2026.

• Under supervision investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal, employment and social background and/or previous treatment compliance.
• Assess and determine the risks and needs of defendants for treatment.
• Review police and court reports.
• Analyze, verify, justify and report treatment and sentencing recommendations to the court.
• Develop, interpret and implement supervision plan for defendant.
• Monitor defendants’ compliance with sentencing and conditions of probation.
• Recommend counseling when appropriate.
• Schedule hearings and notify parties involved.
• Appear in court to present information in pre-sentencing report.
• Inform and subpoena witnesses. Provide advice and recommendations to attorneys.
• Keep the Court apprised of defendants’ status. Maintain, secure, manage, and update essential and relevant documents in case files. Compile monthly statistical files.
• Have the ability to get along with others and to work under stress. May perform other duties as assigned to meet operational needs.
• Ability to conduct investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develop an appropriate treatment support plan.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Education Substitution:
  Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, social services or related field.
• Experience Substitution:
  None.
• Other:
  May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

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.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP)
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight weeks
• Eleven 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
• Health services at Stay Well Health Center
• Bilingual compensation
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Overtime/holiday or shift differential pay opportunities
• Physical fitness leave

TO APPLY:

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

Application Forms:
Microsoft Word Format;
Adobe PDF Format

Resume Supplemental Forms:
Microsoft Word Format;
Adobe PDF Format

Contact:
Human Resources Division 401 Lomas NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 | Telephone:  | Email: metrjobs-grp

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division of the need for an accommodation.