Pretrial Services Officer I — Case Management & Compliance

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

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