Pretrial Services Officer 1 #10118721

Overview The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of court-ordered programs; case management techniques; pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions; rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention; formulating appropriate release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers; sentencing guidelines; governmental court rules, policies and procedures, operations, structure, forms; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources; drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology; and electronic monitoring equipment and technology. Duties The Pretrial Services Officer 1 is responsible for implementing release and case management plans and investigations for those charged with criminal offenses. Supervises a defendant's compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release. Conducts brief intake interviews with newly referred defendants. Documents each defendant's needs for community support services. Contacts references to verify information provided by defendants regarding employment, home, work, and school status. Provides recommendations for appropriate treatment support and referrals. Participates in scheduled case staffing. Monitors defendant's compliance with court-ordered conditions of release and community provider program requirements. Documents, reports and notifies the court of a defendant's non-compliance or program violations and recommend appropriate action. Tracks Pretrial Services referrals at felony arraignments. Documents and maintains case files that illustrate interactions with defendants, treatment providers, community-based case managers, attorneys, employers and family members. Attends and participates in meetings with court staff and other treatment providers. Monitors defendant's compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology. Maintains alcohol and drug screening equipment and supplies. Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant's home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance. May perform as a judicial designee in formulating appropriate recommendations for release, sanctions, and detention. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of court-ordered programs; case management techniques; pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions; rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention; formulating appropriate release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs, options and community providers; sentencing guidelines; governmental court rules, policies and procedures, operations, structure, forms; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources; drug screening methods and equipment; protocol, interpretation, and technology; and electronic monitoring equipment and technology.

Pay:

$24.69 - $27.43 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program

Work Location:

In person