Court Probation Officer 2

METROPOLITAN COURT PROBATION OFFICER II
Standard Probation Division
Opening Date: February 2, 2026 Position No. 54641
Closing Date: February 13, 2026 Position Status: Full-time, PERM
Pay Range: $24.736 – $30.920/Hourly Standard Probation Division or as assigned
Essential Tasks: Under supervision, investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal, employment and social background and/or
previous treatment compliance. Assess and determine the risks and needs of defendants for treatment. 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. Recommend counseling
when appropriate. Schedule hearings and notify parties involved. Appear in court to present information in pre-sentencing report.
Inform and subpoena witnesses. Provide advice and recommendations to attorneys. Keep the Court apprised of defendants’ status.
Maintain, secure, manage, and update essential and relevant documents in case files. Compile monthly statistical files. Have the ability
to get along with others and to work under stress. May perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the operational needs of the
Court. A more comprehensive copy of the job description is available at http://metro.nmcourts.gov or may be obtained in the Human
Resources 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.
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://metroweb.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops