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• Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Why does the job exist? This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and management of the day-to-day operations of the NMCD Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT) which is comprised of Security Threat Intelligence Unit (STIU) Investigative staff, and their primary responsibility is to seek, locate and apprehend parole or probation absconders, prison escapees or other offenders, and return them to custody. This position is also responsible for coordinating and supervising multi agency warrant and absconder roundups, overseeing employees across the state, employee evaluations, caseload audits and ensuring reports submitted by staff are within the standards of NMCD policies and procedures. How does it get done? This position will supervise subordinate Probation/Parole Officers and clerical staff in a district office this includes; implementing policies and directives.

The position will also:

Compile and evaluate information Objectively counsel accordingly and conduct performance evaluations on subordinates Work with other Probation/Parole Officers and law enforcement Officers to apprehend Absconders throughout New Mexico Utilize computer databases, internet search engines, social media, interviews, informants, etc. to develop intelligence on the whereabouts of Absconders Network with city, county, state, and federal law enforcement officers to maximize the likelihood of Absconder apprehensions Who are the customers? Probation Parole Officers New Mexico Corrections Department Ideal Candidate Probation Parole Officers New Mexico Corrections Department Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Corrections, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Police Science, or Criminal Justice and three (3) years of experience as a Probation-Parole Officer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Successful completion of a series of Defensive Tactics and Restraint Courses to include exposure to Mace/OC Spray within one (1) year from date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of First Aid and CPR Courses within the one (1) year of date from hire as a condition of continued employment is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. May be required to carry a firearm, work odd hours and visit offenders' home. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Employment is conditional pending results of pre-employment drug test.

Statutory Requirements:

Assignment as a Probation Parole Officer at NMCD must adhere to the following: At the time of their appointment, be citizens of the United States. At the time of their appointment, have reached the age of majority. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this or any other state or in the federal courts. Subject to a drug test as a condition of employment and on-going random drug testing as a condition of assignment to a safety sensitive position. Maintenance of skills in self-defense, handcuffing, baton, and chemical agents and annual re-certification. Successful completion of the New Mexico Department Of Corrections Basic Probation and Parole Officers Certification Training within twelve months of hire and annual re-certification. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adult prison environment, and field setting which includes daily contact with and supervision of adult offenders and or inmates. May be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Clarence Banks (505) 206-8706 or email: Clarence.

Banks@cd.nm.gov Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.