Pretrial Services Officer 2 #10107985-23200 Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Second Judicial District Court seeks a Pretrial Services Officer 2 for Albuquerque, NM. This full-time, permanent role supports the supervision and diversion programs and focuses on person-centered supervision and linking defendants with services.

The officer balances accountability with support, using electronic monitoring and drug testing, preparing court-ready reports, and collaborating with judicial partners to ensure fair pretrial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or related field.
• Four years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years’ experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prerelease and pre-adjudication background investigations on defendants.
• Formulate release and case management plans based on statutes, court appearances and history.
• Supervise a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Act as judicial designee in formulating recommendations for release eligibility, sanctions, and detention.
• Release defendants from custody based on court-ordered conditions.
• Document all interactions and update case management assessments.
• Oversee supervision contracts and protocol based on program policies.
• Verify defendant’s needs and develop treatment referrals.
• Determine eligibility for specialty court programs.
• Provide case management services based on release conditions.
• Maintain alcohol and drug screening protocols and equipment.
• Collaborate with treatment providers and monitor compliance reports.
• Notify court of defendant’s compliance to recommend actions.
• Participate in court proceedings and agency meetings.
• Provide treatment information options to judges and providers.
• Monitor compliance using electronic monitoring technology.
• Perform site visits to monitor program compliance.

Skills

Background investigations

Case management

Pre-adjudication supervision

Drug testing

Electronic monitoring

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or related field

Education substitution: four years of related experience

Three years’ experience in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Pretrial Services Officer 2 #10107985-23200 Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 10-15-2026 - Close Date: --

Target Pay Range/Rate: $24.983-$31.229 per hour or $51,964.64-$64,956.32 annually

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, perm Pretrial Services Officer 2 #10107985-23200 for the Judicial Supervision and Diversion Programs Division in Albuquerque, NM. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment, the Pretrial Services Officer 2 plays a vital role in upholding the administration of justice and enhancing community safety. The position focuses on providing person-centered supervision and connecting justice-involved individuals with supportive services. Operating under the presumption of innocence, the officer balances accountability—utilizing tools like electronic monitoring and drug testing with a commitment to helping defendants successfully navigate the pretrial process. This role involves frequent collaboration with judicial partners, detailed report preparation, and direct presentation of findings to the Court.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:

• The Pretrial Services Officer 2 is responsible for conducting thorough prerelease and pre-adjudication background investigations on defendants.
• Formulates appropriate release plans and case management plans based on statutes, rules, court appearances and criminal history.
• Supervises a defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Performs as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release eligibility, sanctions, and detention.
• Releases defendants from custody based on court-ordered release conditions.
• Documents all interactions and update case management assessment.
• Oversees supervision contracts and supervision protocol based on program policies.
• Verifies defendant’s needs and develops multifaceted treatment support or referrals.
• Determines eligibility for specialty court programs.
• Provides case management services based on the defendant’s need and court ordered conditions of release.
• Maintains and administers alcohol and drug screening protocols and equipment.
• Collaborates with treatment providers and monitors defendant compliance reports.
• Documents and notify the court of defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate action.
• Participates and provides input during court proceedings and other agency meetings.
• Provides treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members.
• Monitors defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• 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
• 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, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• 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.*.

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: Three (3) years’ experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or related field.
• Experience Substitution: None.