Pretrial Services Officer1 #10118721-23500, Full-Time, Term in Roswell, NM

New Mexico Courts; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 51,361 - 57,068; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Training and career development opportunities

Job summary

The Judicial Agency is seeking a full-time Pretrial Services Officer in Roswell, NM. This role involves conducting criminal background investigations and managing compliance with court-ordered programs. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Applicants must submit their application form and proof of education by April 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must obtain NCIC certification within six months of hire.
• One year experience in criminal justice, social services, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with criminal background investigations on defendants.
• Supervise compliance with court-ordered programs.
• Conduct intake interviews and document community support needs.

Skills

Knowledge of court-ordered programs

Case management techniques

Investigative techniques

Substance abuse and mental health understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Business Unit: 23500

Pretrial Services Officer 1 #10118721-23500, Full-Time, Term in Roswell, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 03-27-2026 – Close Date: 04-10-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $24.693 - $27.437 or $51,361.44 - $57,068.96 annually

Position Overview

The Fifth Judicial District Court of Roswell, NM has one job opening for a full time classified TERM Pretrial Services Officer 1 position. The position is in a Range HH with a target pay range of $24.693 to $27.437 and requires travel. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

General Statement of Duties

Acting under general supervision, the officer assists with criminal background investigations 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 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 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 release plans; treatment and rehabilitation programs, options and community providers; sentencing guidelines; governmental court rules, policies, 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 resources; drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology; and electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The 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*
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*These benefits vary by job classification or need

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.
• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

How to Apply

Must submit the New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment form and proof of education prior to 5:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Submission details:

• Application Forms: Microsoft Word Format, Adobe PDF Format
• Resume Supplemental Forms: Microsoft Word Format, Adobe PDF Format
• Contact: Fifth Judicial District Court, Kennon Crowhurst, Court Executive Officer, P.O. Box 1776, 400 N. Virginia, Room 133, Roswell, NM 88202-1776. Phone: [phone] ext. 127, Fax #: [phone]
• Proof of Education Required.

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