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BERNALILLO COUNTY METROPOLITAN COURT

JOB RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Human Resource Division Telephone: (505) 841-9819
401 Lomas NW Fax No.: (505) 222-4823
Albuquerque, NM 87102 Email: [email protected]

METROPOLITAN COURT PROBATION OFFICER II
Community Veterans Court

Opening Date: August 14, 2023 Position Number: 54722
Closing Date: August 25, 2023 Position Status: Full-time, Perm
Pay Range: $23.092 – 28.865/Hourly Probation/Specialty Division or as assigned
Target Pay Rate: $26.556/Hourly



Essential Tasks: Under direction, prepare pre-sentencing reports, appear in court to present recommendations on treatment and
sentencing, supervise defendants on probation and manage cases. Investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal and social
background, and previous treatment compliance. Caseload shall primarily consist of defendants/offenders with mental health
issues. Assess and determine the risks and needs of defendants for treatment and/or acceptance into programs. 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.
Perform crisis management and conflict resolution when necessary. Schedule hearings and notify parties involved. Appear in
court to elaborate, defend or respond to information in pre-sentencing report. Inform and subpoena witnesses. Confer with state
and defense attorneys and provide advice and recommendations. Maintain current roster of defendants. Secure, manage, update
and govern individual case files by assuring that files contain necessary copies of essential and relevant documents. Respond to
inquiries on defendants. Provide information and referrals to former clients. Aid other law enforcement agencies or probation
officers with investigations and supervision of other defendants. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the Court’s
operational needs. A more comprehensive job description is available at https://metro.nmcourts.gov or may be obtained in the
Human Resource office of the Metropolitan Court.

Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or a
related field. Education Substitution: Four (4) years’ of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year
basis. (Degree preferred). Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in criminal justice, social services or related field. Experience
Substitution: None. Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification
within six (6) months of hire. A post-offer background history and fingerprint check is required

Working Conditions: 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, and judges and justices.

Applicants should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (rev. 05/10) or a resume and Resume
Supplemental Form (rev. 05/10) and submit with an original signature and date to the Human Resource Division before 5 p.m.
on the closing date. Mailed applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date.

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview
must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation.