Pretrial Services Officer 1 #10114516-23100 Full-Time, Perm in Santa Fe, NM

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Santa Fe (NM); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

Zusammenfassung

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is seeking a Pretrial Services Officer 1 in Santa Fe, NM. The role involves assisting with criminal background investigations on individuals arrested and charged before adjudication and supervising release conditions under general supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting brief intake interviews, documenting needs for community services, coordinating with treatment providers, and monitoring compliance using electronic monitoring technology.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must obtain and maintain NCIC certification within six months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Assist with criminal background investigation on persons arrested and charged prior to adjudication.
• Implement 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.

Kenntnisse

Background investigations

Case management

Pre-adjudication supervision

Legal terminology

NCIC certification

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field

NCIC certification

Jobbeschreibung

Pretrial Services Officer 1 #10114516-23100 Full-Time, Perm in Santa Fe, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 10-16-2026 - Close Date: 10-30-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $22.169-$27.711 per hour or $46,111.52-$57,638.88 annually

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Acting under general supervision assist with criminal background investigation on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication.

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 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 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 procedures; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health symptomatology, 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 coworkers, 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 time off, up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
• Free health care, Rx, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities and educational leave
• 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

• 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 Substitution: None.
• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.