Court Probation Officer Perm in Aztec, NM

Court Probation Officer 1 #, Full-Time, Perm in Aztec, NM

# of Positions: 1

Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 24100

Opening Date: 09-18-2026 - Close Date: 10-01-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $27.437 per hour or $57,068.96 annually

The Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts are recruiting for one full-time classified Court Probation Officer 1 for the Adult Court Programs located at our Aztec District Court. This position may at times also work at our other court locations in San Juan and McKinley Counties. General Statement of Duties:
Acting under general supervision, the Court Probation Officer 1 will be primarily responsible for conducting assessments on defendants/offenders to determine their appropriateness for Court Programs. The Officer will also be responsible for monitoring participant compliance for Court Programs, including conducting field visits to offender’s homes during non-traditional hours, and conducting drug and alcohol screens on offenders/defendants in Court Programs. Finalist(s) are subject to criminal background checks.

• The Court Probation Officer 1 is responsible for conducting investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develops appropriate treatment support plan.
• Participates in scheduled progress meetings at court-appointed locations.
• Monitors defendants/offender’s compliance at court hearings and with community service program requirements and tracks and records community service participation.
• Reports, documents, and notifies the court of defendants/offender’s compliance, non-compliance or program violations and recommends appropriate action.
• Maintains current case files, and documents all interactions with program defendants/offenders and treatment providers in the case management system.
• Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school or other location) to monitor program compliance.
• Monitors program compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Tracks and administers drug and alcohol screens and maintains an alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment and supplies.
• Participates in and attends conferences, training, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs.
• Prepares written and oral reports detailing defendants/offender’s program compliance and makes recommendations on future treatment support, or referrals.
• Provides input during court proceedings, and meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of court-ordered rehabilitation or support programs, sentencing guidelines, treatment options and community services available;
New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; local court rules, policies and procedures, operations and structure; case management; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health counseling and treatment; mediation techniques and conflict resolution; investigative techniques; drug screening methods; electronic monitoring equipment and technology; and court case management system.

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. 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

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