Metropolitan Court Probation Officer II

BERNALILLO COUNTY METROPOLITAN COURT
JOB RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Human Resources Division Telephone: (505) 841-9819
401 Lomas NW Fax No.: (505) 222-4823
Albuquerque, NM 87102 Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov
APPLY NOW: https://metroweb.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops
METROPOLITAN COURT PROBATION OFFICER II
Specialty Court – Mental Health Court
Opening Date: December 2, 2025 Position No. 54697
Closing Date: December 15, 2025 Position Status: Full-time, PERM
Pay: $24.736 – $30.920/Hourly Probation Specialty Court 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 office 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://metroweb.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