Surveillance Officer , Part-Time, Perm, in Roswell, NM

Surveillance Officer #, Part- , Perm, Roswell, NM

Opening Date: 10-31-2025. Closing Date: 11-14-2025. Target Pay: $17.69–$22.11 per hour.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Acting under general supervision, the Surveillance Officer monitors and tracks participants’ compliance in court-ordered programs, attends related court proceedings, and prepares detailed oral and written surveillance reports.

• Perform both scheduled and non-scheduled site visits to participants’ homes, schools, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• Track and administer breath, urine, and sweat patch drug tests as necessary.
• Document all interactions with program participants in the case management system.
• Maintain accurate case files and records.
• Prepare precisely written reports detailing participant program compliance, tracks, and records community service participation, and attend court proceedings.
• Participate and provide input during meetings with court staff and other programs.
• Maintain drug testing equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and install alcohol monitoring equipment and GPS.
• Participate in community education and outreach related to court programs.
• Serve the court in accordance with appropriate statutes, rules, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of the probation process, New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; court rules, policies and procedures; legal terminology; substance abuse and drug testing methods; program monitoring protocol and equipment; police reporting procedures; and the ability to recognize and appropriately respond to safety and security issues using conflict resolution or verbal de-escalation techniques. Ability to work effectively with hostile individuals or individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol and to provide equal and impartial services regardless of a protected status.

Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, 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 facility (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*

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience in social services, probation, corrections officer, or related field. Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for experience; 30 semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
• Experience Substitution:
  None.
• Education Substitution:
  None.

Must submit the New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment form and proof of education prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025. Application forms may be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Resume supplemental forms may also be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.