Job Description
Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 24400- POSITION OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*** Court Probation Officer 2 #00046179-24400, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM # of Positions: 1 Opening Date: 10-10-2025 - Close Date: 10-17-2025 Target Pay Range/Rate: $24.736 - $30.920 per hour OR $51,451 - $64,314 annually The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, perm, Court Probation Officer 2 position #00046179-24400 for the Community Veterans Court in Albuquerque, NM.
Essential Tasks: Under direction, prepare pre-sentencing reports, appear in court to present recommendations on treatment and sentencing, supervise defendants on probation and manage cases. Investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal and social background, and/or previous treatment compliance. Assess and determine the risks and needs of defendants for treatment and/or acceptance into programs. Review police and court reports. Analyze, verify, justify and report treatment and sentencing recommendations to the court. Develop, interpret and implement supervision plan for defendant. Monitor defendants’ compliance with sentencing and conditions of probation by establishing interaction and regularly scheduled meetings. Perform crisis management and conflict resolution with defendant and family when necessary. Schedule hearings and notify parties involved. Appear in court to elaborate, defend or respond to information in pre-sentencing report. Inform and subpoena witnesses. Confer with state and defense attorneys and provide advice and recommendations. Continually report status of defendant to the court. Maintain current roster of defendants. Secure, manage, update and govern individual case files by assuring that files contain necessary copies of essential and relevant documents. Respond to inquiries on defendants. Provide information and referrals to former clients. Aid other law enforcement agencies or probation officers with investigations and supervision of other defendants. May assign and approve work of others, train employees and/or provide informal feedback on performance in the absence of the Chief Probation Officer. Be able to get along with others and to work under stress. The employee is expected to be punctual and to adhere to assigned work schedule. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the Court’s operational needs. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.
Examples Of Job Duties - The Court Probation Officer 2 is responsible for conducting investigations on defendants/offenders, establishing needs, and developing an appropriate treatment support plan.
- Participates in scheduled progress meetings at court appointed locations.
- Monitors defendants/offenders’ 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/offenders 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 alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment, and supplies.
- Participates, and attends conferences, training, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs.
- Prepares written and oral reports detailing defendants/offenders’ 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.
Competencies/Qualifications 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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
Benefits - 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 time off, up to eight (8) weeks
- Paid time off and retirement buyback
- Eleven (11) paid holidays
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [
- 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*
*These benefits vary by job classification or need*
Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
- Experience: Three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, social services or related field.
- Experience Substitution: None.
- Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 7/29/24) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 7/29/24) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m.
Application Forms Microsoft Word Format
Adobe PDF Format
Resume Supplemental Forms Microsoft Word Format
Adobe PDF Format Human Resource Division 401 Lomas NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103 Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823 Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov Website:
Proof Of Education Is Required The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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