AOC Emergency Response and Court Security Services Manager; U At-W

Job Summary

Business Unit: 21800

AOC Emergency Response and Court Security Services Manager (U) #, Full‑Time, At‑Will in Santa Fe or Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 07‑08‑2026 •
Close Date: –

Target Pay Range/Rate: $36.541‑$73.082 per hour or $76,005‑$152,011 annually

The Administrative Office of the Courts is recruiting for a full‑time, permanent Emergency Response and Court Security Services Supervisor in Santa Fe or Albuquerque, NM. The general schedule is M‑F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with variation as necessitated by duties. This position will serve directly under the Chief of Staff of AOC, reporting to the Director of AOC. This position will manage, plan, implement, and oversee the New Mexico Judiciary’s emergency management, disaster preparedness, and safety programs;

implement and develop court security programs, emergency management planning response, and recovery work for the New Mexico court system, and other duties as assigned.

• The Emergency Response and Security Services (ERSS) Manager is responsible for planning, developing, evaluating, and overseeing the Judiciary’s disaster preparedness, emergency management planning, response, and recovery work within the court system.
• Motivates, mentors, and supervises an ERSS team, to include employees and contractors, while ensuring performance measures for the program are met.
• Serves as principal security expert for the New Mexico court system.
• Executes and oversees the Judiciary’s emergency response plan to maximize the protection of life and property, while minimizing disruption to the Judiciary’s core business functions.
• Evaluates building/facility conditions to determine if they meet the needs of the Judiciary’s emergency and disaster preparedness plan; conducts statewide court facility safety assessments in collaboration with the AOC Facilities Team.
• Defines and communicates project goals to all project stakeholders clearly, succinctly, and persuasively.
• Identifies emergency preparedness opportunities, analyzes problems and alternatives, and develops sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Sets priorities and balances the allocation of resources to most effectively meet a variety of use needs in a timely manner; participates in the Judiciary’s unified budget process, prepares budget requests by projecting statewide needs and costs for emergency program needs.
• Exercises sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
• Assures Judiciary emergency and disaster preparedness plans conform to, and are in compliance with, Federal and State requirements for organizational readiness.
• Coordinates, plans, designs, and executes disaster and emergency response and recovery exercises and training.
• Implements strategies and communication plans for disseminating court security and emergency preparedness information, policies, and procedures to judges, court staff, and other governmental agencies to ensure parties are informed of their roles in the event of an incident or emergency affecting the Judiciary.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and plans related to court security and emergency management and disaster preparedness; prepares capability assessments related to all phases of emergency management.
• Fosters partnerships among judicial entities, law enforcement, and other governmental entities.
• Coordinates with local, county, regional, state, and federal governmental agencies, the public, and stakeholders to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication during an emergency incident; ensures the Judiciary meets all legal and regulatory obligations related to emergency and disaster preparedness.
• Keeps informed of new technology, trends, and techniques in areas of…