Metropolitan Court Probation Officer I

Essential Tasks: Acting under general supervision monitor the defendant’s or offender’s participation in court mandated programs and compliance with his/her court order. Is responsible for conducting investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develops appropriate treatment support plan. Participates in scheduled progress meetings at court appointed locations. Monitors defendants/offenders compliance at court hearings and with community service program requirements and tracks and records community service participation. Reports, documents and notifies court of defendants/offenders compliance, noncompliance or program violations and recommends appropriate action. Maintains current case files, and documents all interaction with program defendants/offenders and treatment providers in the case management system. Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school or other location) to monitor program compliance. Monitors program compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology. Tracks and administers drug and alcohol screens and maintains alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment and supplies. Participates and attends conferences, trainings, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs. Prepares written and oral reports detailing defendants/offenders program compliance and makes recommendations on future treatment support, or referrals. Provides input during court proceedings, meetings with court staff and other treatment providers. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. A more comprehensive job description is available at https://metro.nmcourts.gov/ or may be obtained in the Human Resource Division of the Metropolitan Court.