Deputy Court Executive Officer 2
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
Deputy Court Executive Officer 2
Administration Division
Position No. 870
Position Status: Full-time, At-Will
Opening Date: January 22, 2026
Closing Date: February 5, 2026
Salary: $39.085 – $48.856/hourly DOE Administration Division
Essential Tasks: This is an essential position. Employee may be required to work weekends and holidays and during other court
closures. This is a senior-level management position that reports directly to the Court Executive Officer. This Deputy Court Executive
Officer acts as the Clerk of the Court and oversees and directs the case management divisions of the Court which include criminal and
civil cases. Work closely with court judges, law enforcement representatives, the Metropolitan Detention Center and city and county
officials. Participate on statewide committees. May testify before legislative committees. May perform other duties in order to meet
the operational needs of the Court. A copy of the complete job description is available at https://metro.nmcourts.gov/ or may be
requested at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Courthouse in the Human Resources Division.
Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Judicial
Administration, Criminology, Management or a directly related field. Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or
relevant experience. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in court management or a criminal justice system overseeing multiple
disciplines such as budget, finance, procurement, human resources, contracts administration, or a directly related field, and two (2)
years’ experience supervising multiple staff. 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
two (2) 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. A post-offer background history and fingerprint check is
required.
Working Conditions: 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, and judges and justices.
Applicants should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 07/29/2024) or Resume Supplemental Form
(Revised 07/29/20240) and submit with a signature prior to 5 p.m. on the closing date to the Human Resource Division before 5 p.m. on the closing
date. Mailed applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. If you would like to receive a text message when job opportunities become
available, please visit the following website: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.