Pretrial Services Officer

11th Judicial District Court; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 weeks parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible work options

Life insurance and retirement benefits

Job summary

The 11th Judicial District Court in Gallup, NM, seeks a full-time Pretrial Services Officer 1 to support the Pretrial Services Program in McKinley County. Under supervision, you will assist with criminal background investigations, implement release and case management plans, and monitor defendants for compliance with court orders.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, NCIC certification within six months, and one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field.
• 1 year experience in criminal justice, social services, probation or related field.
• Must obtain NCIC certification within six months of hire.
• Four years of related experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with criminal background investigations for arrested individuals prior to adjudication.
• Implement release and case management plans for defendants.
• Supervise compliance with court-ordered programs and release conditions.
• Document needs for community support services and verify information.
• Provide recommendations for treatment and referrals.
• Monitor compliance using electronic monitoring where applicable.
• Maintain case files and participate in court staff meetings.
• Perform site visits to monitor program compliance and safety.

Skills

Case management

Pre-adjudication supervision

Release planning

NM law knowledge

Investigation techniques

Electronic monitoring

Drug screening

Mediation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

4 years substitution experience possible

Tools

NCIC certification

Job description

Pretrial Services Officer1 #10102453-2411, Full-Time, Perm, Gallup, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 08-23-2026 - Close Date: 10-07-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $27.711 per hour or $57,638.88 annually

The Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts are recruiting for one full-time classified, PERM, Pretrial Services Officer 1 position#10102453-24100, for our Pretrial Services Program in McKinley County. This position is located in Gallup Magistrate Court but there may be times this position will work at our other court locations in McKinley and San Juan Counties. General Statement of Duties: Acting under general supervision, assist with criminal background investigations on person arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication; implement release and case management plans for defendants; supervise a defendant's compliance with court ordered programs and conditions of release. May perform as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release, sanctions, and detention. Finalists will be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

• The Pretrial Services Officer 1 is responsible for implementing release and case management plans and investigations for those charged with criminal offenses.
• Supervises a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Conducts brief intake interviews with newly referred defendants.
• Documents each defendant’s needs for community support services.
• Contacts references to verify information provided by defendants regarding employment, home, work, and school status.
• Provides recommendations for appropriate treatment support and referrals.
• Participates in scheduled case staffing.
• Monitors defendant’s compliance with court-ordered conditions of release and community provider program requirements.
• Documents, reports and notifies the court of a defendant’s non-compliance or program violations and recommend appropriate action.
• Tracks Pretrial Services referrals at felony arraignments.
• Documents and maintains case files that illustrate interactions with defendants, treatment providers, community-based case managers, attorneys, employers and family members.
• Attends and participates in meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.
• Monitors defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Maintains alcohol and drug screening equipment and supplies.
• Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• May perform as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release, sanctions, and detention.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of court-ordered programs; case management techniques; pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions; rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention; formulating appropriate release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers; sentencing guidelines; governmental court rules, policies and procedures, operations, structure, forms; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources; drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology; and electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. 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

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/
• 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
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan http://www.nmpera.org/
• 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
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay
• May receive physical fitness leave
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These benefits vary by job classification or need

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience: One (1) year experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or a related field.
• Experience Substitution: None.
• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts