Pretrial Services Officer 1

New Mexico Courts; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/ Rx

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

New Mexico Courts seeks a Pretrial Services Officer 1 for the Gallup area. The role involves assisting with criminal background investigations, implementing release and case management plans, and supervising defendant compliance with court-ordered conditions of release.

Finalists will undergo criminal background checks, and the position may require travel to McKinley and San Juan Counties. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field is required, with NCIC certification within six

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or a related field.
• Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement release and case management plans and investigations for those charged with criminal offenses.
• Supervise a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Conduct brief intake interviews with newly referred defendants.
• Document each defendant’s needs for community support services.
• Contacts references to verify information provided by defendants regarding employment, home, work, and school status.
• Provide recommendations for appropriate treatment support and referrals.
• Monitor defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Maintain alcohol and drug screening equipment and supplies.

Skills

Court-ordered programs

Case management

Pre-adjudication supervision

Electronic monitoring

Drug screening

Investigation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

4 years related experience substitution

Tools

NCIC certification

Drug screening equipment

Job description

Pretrial Services Officer 1 #10102453-24100, Full-Time, Perm, Gallup, NM

Opening Date: 09-09-2026 - 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 at Gallup Magistrate Court, but may also work at other court locations in McKinley and San Juan Counties. General Statement of Duties: Acting under general supervision, assist with criminal background investigations on persons 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 undergo 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 recommends 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

These benefits vary by job classification or need

Finalist(s) will be subject to criminal background checks.

• QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM 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 of 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.