METROPOLITAN COURT PROBATION OFFICER II-Standard Probation Division

METROPOLITAN COURT PROBATION OFFICER II
Standard Probation Division
Position No. 10100010
Position Status: Full-time, PERM
Opening Date: January 20, 2026
Closing Date: February 9, 2026
Pay: $24.736- $30.920/Hourly Probation Standard Division or as assigned
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. A more comprehensive job description is available at http://metro.nmcourts.gov or may be obtained in the Human Resource Division of the
Metropolitan Court.
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.
(Degree preferred). Experience: Three (3) years’ 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. 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 07/29/2024) 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 and applicants selected for an interview must notify
the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation.