The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for two (2) full-time, classified, Court Probation Officer 1 #10100006-24400, #00054690-24400 for the Probation Supervision Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Essential Tasks: Under supervision investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal, employment and social background and/or previous treatment compliance. Assess and determine the risks and needs of defendants for treatment. Review police and court reports. Analyze, verify, justify and report treatment and sentencing recommendations to the court. Develop, interpret and implement supervision plan for defendant. Monitor defendants’ compliance with sentencing and conditions of probation. Recommend counseling when appropriate. Schedule hearings and notify parties involved. Appear in court to present information in pre-sentencing report. Inform and subpoena witnesses. Provide advice and recommendations to attorneys. Keep the Court apprised of defendants’ status. Maintain, secure, manage, and update essential and relevant documents in case files. Compile monthly statistical files. Have the ability to get along with others and to work under stress. May perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the operational needs of the Court. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
The Court Probation Officer 1 is responsible for conducting investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develops appropriate treatment support plan.
Participates in scheduled progress meetings at court-appointed locations.
Monitors defendants/offender’s compliance at court hearings and with community service program requirements and tracks and records community service participation.
Reports, documents, and notifies the court of defendants/offender’s compliance, noncompliance or program violations and recommends appropriate action.
Maintains current case files, and documents all interactions with program defendants/offenders and treatment providers in the case management system.
Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school or other location) to monitor program compliance.
Monitors program compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
Tracks and administers drug and alcohol screens and maintains an alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment and supplies.
Participates in and attends conferences, training, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs.
Prepares written and oral reports detailing defendants/offender’s program compliance and makes recommendations on future treatment support, or referrals.
Provides input during court proceedings, and meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.
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.
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* Page 3 of 3 New Mexico Judicial Branch
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*
