Pretrial Services Supervisor

Administrative Office of the

Courts Business Unit:

21800 Pretrial Services Supervisor #10113179-21800, Full Time Perm, in Albuquerque, NM # of

Positions:

1

Opening Date:

05-08-2026 -

Close Date:

05-22-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate:

$37.597 / hour or $78,201.76 annually The Administrative Office of the Courts is recuriting for a full-time, perm Pretrial Services Supervisor #10113179-21800 with the Background Investigation Unit in Albuquerque, NM.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Acting under direction of the AOC Statewide Background Investigations Program Manager, this position will work within the AOC Background Investigation and Public Safety Assessment Unit in Albuquerque, NM. This is a 21 ½ hours per day/7 days per week, centralized unit developed to provide critical background investigation reports and outcomes of the Public Safety Assessment to courts statewide. The BI/PSA Unit Supervisor will supervise, train, lead and mentor staff on their assigned shift; assist the AOC Statewide Background Investigations Program Manager in developing practices and policies; oversee the daily operations and work of staff; manage scheduling of staff; complete performance evaluations and plans for assigned staff and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the Public Safety Assessment and completing Background Investigations utilizing Odyssey and NCIC. A shift differential of $3 per hour will be paid for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. The chosen candidate will be assigned to work the night shift.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Pretrial Services Supervisor is responsible to lead, mentor, train, overseeing, and evaluating staff's recommendations for a defendant's release and detention decisions provided to the court. Provides direct supervision of two (2) or more pretrial services staff. Develops employee performance plans, evaluations, and applicable disciplinary actions. Communicates changes in court programs, processes, rules, and systems. Directs and oversees thorough pre-release and pre-adjudication background investigations on defendants. Determines release eligibility based on statutes, court appearance, and criminal history. Establishes defendant's needs and develops multifaceted treatment support or referrals. Provides appropriate case management services based on the defendant's need and court-ordered conditions of release. Maintains alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment, and supplies. Collaborates with treatment providers and monitors defendant compliance reports. Prepares written and oral reports detailing the defendant's program compliance with court-ordered conditions of release and program mandates. Serves as the Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and ensures compliance with security requirements. Conducts training, community outreach, and educational programs related to the court. Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant's home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant should have knowledge of state and constitutional rights governing release and bond/bail eligibility; recidivism; criminal behavior patterns; investigative techniques utilizing governmental resources; formulating release plans; treatment, rehabilitation sentencing guidelines, treatment options and community providers; NM and governmental laws and procedures; case management; legal terminology; substance abuse, mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; physical and psychotropic medication; drug screening methods and equipment, protocol; NCIC procedures; HIPPA; NM Judicial Branch Personnel Rules.

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) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/] 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://www.nmpera.org/] 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
• What are your benefits worth?
• These benefits vary by job classification or need

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social sciences, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Education Substitution:

Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or related field of which one (1) year must have been as a supervisor.

Experience Substitution:

Relevant graduate level education may substitute for up to two (2) years experience at a rate of 30 semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. Education may not substitute for supervisory experience.

Supervisory Substitution:

Leadworker duties may be considered on a prorated basis for supervisory experience at a rate of one (1) year of performing leadworker duties equals six (6) months of supervisory experience. Assigned leadworker duties include but are not limited to: Train, mentor, and develop employees; direct, plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of others; develop or assist in the development of employee performance plans and appraisals; and address concerns and troubleshoot problems. An additional one (1) years of directly related experience may substitute for the supervisory experience provided the incumbent attends the NMJB Supervisory Mentorship Program Training at their earliest opportunity.

Other:

Must obtain and maintain NCIC certification within six (6) months of hire.

TO APPLY

Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to: Administrative Office of the

Courts Attn:

AOC Human Resources Division 202 E. Marcy Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Fax:

505-479-2641

Email:

jobs@nmcourts.gov

PROOF OF EDUCATION RQUIRED.

Applications can be mailed, dropped off or faxed.

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