Deputy Court Executive Officer , At- in Albuquerque, NM

Business Unit: 24400
Position: Deputy Court Executive Officer 2 #
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Positions: 1
Type: Full-Time, At-Will
Opening Date: 01-22-2026
Close Date: 02-05-2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $39.085-$48.856 per hour or $81,296.80- $ annually

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, at-will, Deputy Court Executive Officer # in the Administration Division in Albuquerque, NM. This senior-level management position reports directly to the Court Executive Officer. Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, and other court closures.

This is an essential position. The Deputy Court Executive Officer acts as the Clerk of the Court and directs the case management divisions of the Court, including criminal and civil cases. Work closely with court judges, law enforcement representatives, the Metropolitan Detention Center, and city and county officials. Participate on statewide committees and may testify before legislative committees.

• Provides general operational and administrative direction to and supervision of court employees in coordination with the Court Executive Officer and management.
• Assists with oversight and management of administration, including finance, facilities, security, human resources, and information systems, and the non-judicial operations of the court, including pre-trial services, case management, and specialty courts.
• Makes recommendations to the Court Executive Officer regarding budget priorities and develops long and short-term strategic financial goals.
• Assists in the oversight, review and/or preparation of the financial audit process, grant administration, fixed assets, and facility administration.
• Make recommendations to the Administrative Authority regarding employee discipline, application of human resource policies, and other human resource matters.
• May review and approve court financial reports, reconciliations, financial statements, or expenditures, and ensure purchases comply with the NM Procurement Code.
• May serve as Chief Financial Officer and/or Chief Procurement Officer for the court.
• May directly or indirectly oversee the negotiation and management of contracts on behalf of the court and in accordance with established contracting procedures and applicable laws.
• May manage the court’s jury operations, including the efficient use of state and citizens’ time and resources.
• May be responsible for response to public records requests and new media requests.
• May serve as the point person or assist in a court’s emergency operations plan.
• May advise Court Management on emergency operations and preparedness.
• May plan current and future court facility and space needs; work with county managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors in the modification, maintenance or upgrade of existing facilities.
• In conjunction with the County Sheriff’s Department, the Supreme Court, and AOC, may assist in the oversight of security for the court to provide a safe environment for the court employees and members of the public.
• Collaborates with outside security agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all judges, staff, and the public.
• Enforces court security measures for information technology, public information, and records including timely responses to IPRA requests and media inquiries.
• Manages uniform record-keeping systems, and collects data on pending and completed judicial business and internal operations as required by the court and Supreme Court.
• Manages multiple facilities across multiple counties in a manner that provides for a safe, secure, and ergonomic work environment.
• Assists in the research, development, coordination, and tracking of legislative initiatives and bills; researches and drafts proposed legislation; provides testimony and develops strategies for passage of legislation; performs bill analyses for effect and impact on the court; analyzes court/program needs and addresses requests from the legislature and other interested parties.
• May assist and serve as liaison to state, county, municipal or private organizations; consult and collaborate with managers, employees, state…