Probation Compliance Specialist

Curry County; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County is seeking a Court Compliance Officer to monitor and supervise defendants' compliance with probation conditions imposed by District or Magistrate Courts. The role focuses on misdemeanor offenses, DWI cases, and license suspensions, with duties including court communications and reporting.

Responsibilities include facilitating compliance, conducting site visits and testing, and maintaining community service programs, while coordinating with courts, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and two years of experience in the judiciary, criminal justice, counseling, or human services; education may substitute for experience and vice versa at a rate of 30 semester hours per year of experience.
• No felony conviction or crimes involving moral turpitude.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and applicable laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and practices.
• Ability to pass a rigorous background investigation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Mail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise defendants’ compliance with probation conditions.
• Encourage compliance through calls, virtual meetings, and visits.
• Provide periodic compliance reports to courts and prosecutors.
• Receive and remit program costs and monthly fees.
• Set up and maintain a community service program.
• Track defendants in probation programs.
• Make regular visits to residences and workplaces.
• Conduct periodic random testing for alcohol and drugs.
• Monitor ignition interlock device usage.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Written reporting

Interpersonal skills

Public speakinG

Conflict resolution

Administrative work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Mail

Job description

Curry County is seeking a Court Compliance Officer to monitor and supervise defendants' compliance with probation conditions imposed by District or Magistrate Courts. The role focuses on misdemeanor offenses, DWI cases, and license suspensions, with duties including court communications and reporting.

Responsibilities include facilitating compliance, conducting site visits and testing, and maintaining community service programs, while coordinating with courts, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.