Compliance Officer, Social Work

Definition

The purpose of this position is to assist Magistrate Judges and District Court Judges with Supervised Probation. This is accomplished by supervising defendants, facilitating client court appearances and monitoring client compliance with court orders. Other duties include entering client data and managing court correspondence regarding defendants.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities in no particular order. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties, and may be required to perform additional, position related tasks.

• Supervising defendants by providing physical and telephone check-in, drug testing, breath testing, and SCRAM and GPS monitoring; receiving court paperwork; collecting probation fees; and placing GPS and SCRAM devices on clients.
• Facilitating client Court appearances by appearing in court daily; giving referrals; serving and answering subpoenas to testify; providing Notices to Appear (NTA) for probation violations; and answering phones and emails.
• Entering data by inputting court referrals, court documents, violation reports, and defendant intakes, screening appointment information, and check-in information using multiple established client tracking database systems.
• Managing court correspondence regarding defendants by emailing reports; receiving and submitting court paperwork; sending defendant report notices; filing NTA’s, executing warrants and checking custody referrals.
• Conduct necessary screenings and assessments to identify risk and needs levels of supervised defendants.

Work is performed in an office setting, courtroom setting. Work schedule may include irregular hours. Travel may be required for training.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience directly related to the essential job functions listed

• College coursework and/or an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services
• 3-5 years’ experience directly related to the essential job functions
• Experience in judicial or criminal justice system of New Mexico
• Experience working in alocal/county government environment.

• Knowledge or understanding of approved principles and practices of law enforcement, court processes, and applicable law and ordinances.
• Knowledge or understanding of investigative techniques and practices.
• Ability to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, character, honesty, integrity, criminal record, driving record, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
• Ability to work independently; to analyze and evaluate investigative writing; to prioritize workload; to work in a stressful environment; operate a computer; be persuasive, assertive, and empathetic to people from various cultures; and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship at all times with clients, judges, attorneys, jail staff and referral sources.

The incumbent performs under the administrative supervision of the DWI Coordinator and Community Services Director. Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire date.

• Completion of Court Officer Basic Training (COBT) within one (1) year of hire
• May be required to pass a post offer-of-employment physical examination.
• Final offer of employment is contingent upon outcome of background and reference checks.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.