Surveillance Officer PERM, Silver , NM

Surveillance Officer, #, Full-Time PERM, Silver City, NM

# of Positions: 1
Business Unit: 23600
Opening Date: 01-05-2026
Close Date: 01-16-2026
Pay Range: $22.108 hourly / $45,984.64 annually

Acting under general supervision, monitor and track participants’ compliance in court-ordered programs, attend related court proceedings; and prepare detailed oral and written surveillance reports. This position will consist of 32 hour work weeks.

• The Surveillance Officer is responsible for performing both scheduled and nonscheduled site visits to participant’s homes, schools, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• Tracks and administers breath, urine, and sweat patch drug tests as necessary.
• Documents all interactions with program participants in the case management system.
• Maintains accurate>
• Prepares precisely written reports detailing participant program compliance, tracks, and records community service participation, and attends court proceedings.
• Participates and provides input during meetings with court staff and other programs.
• Maintains drug testing equipment and supplies.
• Maintains and installs alcohol monitoring equipment and GPS.
• Participates in community education and outreach related to court programs.
• Serves the court in accordance with appropriate statutes, rules, and procedures.

• Competencies/
  
  Qualifications:
  
  The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of the probation process, New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; court rules, policies and procedures, operations and structure; legal terminology; substance abuse and drug testing methods, program monitoring protocol and equipment; police reporting procedures, recognizing vital case facts that require documentation in the case file or may need further action. Demonstrated ability to recognize and appropriately respond to safety and security issues using conflict resolution or verbal de-escalation techniques, work effectively with hostile individuals or individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
  
  provide equal and impartial services regardless of a protected status.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED. Education Substitution:
  None.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in social services, probation, as a corrections officer, or work in a related field. Experience Substitution:
  Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
• Work Environment And Physical Demands: 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.
  * 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

Submit one of the following options:

• NM Judicial Branch Application for Employment, plus proof of education (HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts) or,
• Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, plus proof of education

• Microsoft Word Format
• Adobe PDF Format

• Microsoft Word Format
• Adobe PDF Format

Submissions may be emailed to: sildsck , 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)

• PLEASE NOTE:
  
  ANY SUBMISSION THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED IN EITHER OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS, WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.
  * Applications and Resume Supplemental Forms can be found at the NM Judicial Branch website:  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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