Pretrial Services Officer 2

Pretrial Services Officer 2 # – Full time, Term – Albuquerque, NM

Opening Date: 06-23-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $24.736 - $30.920 / hour or $51,451 - $63,314 / annually

Acting under general direction, conduct thorough criminal background investigations on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication.

• Conduct thorough pre‑release and pre‑adjudication background investigations on defendants.
• Formulate appropriate release 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.
• Perform as a judicial designee in formulating recommendations for release eligibility, sanctions, and detention.
• 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 needs 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.
• Document and notify the court of defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate action.
• Participate and provide input during court proceedings and other agency meetings.
• Provide treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members.
• Monitor defendant’s compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Perform scheduled and spontaneous site visits to a participant’s home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of court‑ordered programs; case‑management techniques; pre‑adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions; rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention; formulating appropriate release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers; sentencing guidelines; governmental court rules, policies and procedures, operations, structure, forms; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment;

physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources; drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology; and 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 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. This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx insurance, short‑term 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 (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections, or a related field.
• None for experience substitution.

The Second Judicial District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division of the need for an accommodation.