Pretrial Services Officer Term in Albuquerque, NM

Business Unit: 23200

Pretrial Services Officer 2 #, Full‑Time, Term in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 01‑29‑2026 –
Close Date:

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Target Pay Range/Rate: $24.736–$30.920 per hour or $51,450.88–$64,313.60

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting a full‑time, term Pretrial Services Officer 2 to serve in the Judicial Supervision and Diversion Programs division. The role contributes to justice administration by supervising defendants who have not yet been convicted, facilitating community safety, gathering and recording information, and providing supportive services.

• Conduct thorough pre‑release and pre‑adjudication background investigations on defendants.
• Formulate appropriate release plans and case management plans based on statutes, rules, court appearances, and criminal history.
• Supervise a defendant’s compliance with court‑ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Serve as a judicial designee in formulating release eligibility, sanctions, and detention recommendations.
• Release defendants from custody based on court‑ordered release conditions.
• Document all interactions and update case management assessment.
• Oversee supervision contracts and protocols based on program policies.
• Verify defendant’s needs and develop multifaceted treatment support or referrals.
• Determine eligibility for specialty court programs.
• Provide case management services based on the defendant’s need and court‑ordered conditions of release.
• Maintain and administer alcohol and drug screening protocols and equipment.
• Collaborate with treatment providers and monitor defendant compliance reports.
• Notify the court of defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate action.
• Participate and provide input during court proceedings and other agency meetings.
• Offer treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members.
• Monitor defendant’s compliance using electronic monitoring technology.
• Perform scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of court‑ordered programs, case management techniques, pre‑adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions.
• Familiarity with rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention.
• Experience in formulating release plans, treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers.
• Understanding of sentencing guidelines and governmental court rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology.
• Substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment expertise.
• Physical and psychotropic medication management.
• Mediation techniques and investigative techniques using governmental resources.
• Drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology.
• Electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

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.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP).
• 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.
• 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.
• These benefits vary by job classification or need.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or 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: Three (3) years in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections, or related field.
• Experience Substitution: None.

Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form and proof of education to 2ndjobapply. Required forms can be located .

Proof Of Education Required.