Metropolitan Court Probation Officer Leadworker

Essential Tasks: Under direction, lead, mentor and train others; monitor defendants’ or offenders’ participation in complex/multi-layered court-mandated programs and compliance with his/her court order. May be assigned supervisory duties under the mentorship of a supervisor or manager. Provide direction and assistance to staff as assigned, lead, mentor, oversee and train staff in background investigation procedures, day-to-day functions and documentation processes and communicate changes in processes, rules and systems. Conduct investigation on defendants and provide detailed reports; establish defendants’ needs and develop appropriate treatment support or referrals; monitor and document progress; notify court of compliance or violations and recommend appropriate action. Maintain case files and document treatment provided; attend court proceedings; and provide input to the court; administer and track drug and alcohol screening as necessary. Participate in development by attending conferences and training related to court programs. Must be able to use a computer and various software applications. Work independently; manage time effectively, communicate and interview effectively; prioritize workload; to mediate and/or defuse volatile situations; be persuasive, assertive and empathetic to people from various populations; and to maintain confidentiality. Have the ability to get along with others and to work under stress. Knowledge of court-ordered rehabilitation or support programs, sentencing guidelines, treatment options and available community services; New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; local court rules, policies and procedures, operations and structure, case management; legal terminology safety, security and confidentiality issues, substance abuse and mental health counseling and treatment; mediation techniques and conflict resolution; investigative techniques; drug screening methods, and electronic monitoring equipment. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the Court’s operational needs. A more comprehensive copy of the job description is available at http://metro.nmcourts.gov or may be obtained in the Human Resources office of the Metropolitan Court.