Court Probation Officer Perm in Albuquerque, NM

Court Probation Officer 2 (#)

Full-time, permanent position in Albuquerque, NM.
Business Unit: 24400. # of Positions: 1.

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting a Court Probation Officer 2 for the Standard Probation Division.

• Investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal, employment and social background, and prior treatment compliance.
• Assess and determine risks and needs, develop and implement supervision plans, and recommend treatment and sentencing options.
• Review police and court reports, verify findings, and report to the court.
• Monitor defendants’ compliance with sentencing, conditions of probation, community service, and electronic monitoring.
• Schedule hearings, notify parties, present pre‑sentencing reports, inform and subpoena witnesses, and provide recommendations to attorneys.
• Maintain, manage, and update essential documents in case files; compile monthly statistical reports.
• Participate in scheduled progress meetings, unannounced site visits, and community outreach or educational programs related to court programs.
• Track and administer drug and alcohol screens, maintain protocols, equipment, and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned to meet operational needs of the court.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or related field (or four years of directly related experience substitutable on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Experience: Three years of experience in criminal justice, social services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of court‑ordered rehabilitation programs, sentencing guidelines, New Mexico law, court rules, case management, substance abuse and mental health treatment, conflict resolution, investigative techniques, drug screening methods, electronic monitoring, and court case management systems.
• Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six months of hire.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, Employee Assistance Program (see ).
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance.
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, child‑care, and travel expenses.
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight weeks.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan (see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations—benefits vary by classification.
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at Stay Well Health Center in Santa Fe, NM.
• Bilingual compensation—benefits vary.
• 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.

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proof of education is required. Applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division of the need for an accommodation.