Night Background Investigator — Court Pretrial Release

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Pension/Retirement plan

Job summary

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is seeking a Background Investigator in Albuquerque, NM. The role conducts thorough criminal background investigations on individuals and prepares reports with release recommendations for the court.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and at least three years of related experience, with NCIC certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Counseling, or related field.
• Three years of experience conducting background investigations or related field.
• Must obtain NCIC certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interview offenders to obtain and verify background information for investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports with recommendations for release.
• Assess threat level and recommend release or supervision plans.
• Collect, verify, and document employment, housing, and school status.
• Maintain case files and update management systems with notes and findings.
• Interact with courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Interviewing

Report writing

Criminal history analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is seeking a Background Investigator in Albuquerque, NM. The role conducts thorough criminal background investigations on individuals and prepares reports with release recommendations for the court.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and at least three years of related experience, with NCIC certification within six months of hire.