Metropolitan Court- Program Manager

Opening Date: December 15, 2025

Position Number: 881

Closing Date: December 29, 2025

Position Status: Full-time, Perm
Pay Range: $31.661 – $39.576/Hourly

Standard Probation Division or as assigned

Essential Tasks:

Under direction, supervise court Probation staff in the documentation, development and administration of program
recommendations, referrals and monitoring of court-ordered pre and/or post adjudication defendants/offenders. Provide direct
supervision of two (2) or more probation staff members assigned to this position. Assist with the hiring, evaluating and disciplining of
the professional and clerical staff of the Probation Division. Advise and assist in planning, organizing and developing/revising
procedures for the Probation Supervision Division. Investigate defendants’ educational, family, criminal and social background,
and/or previous treatment compliance. Assess and determine risks and needs of defendants for treatment and counseling. 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 crises management and conflict resolution with defendant and
family when necessary. Schedule hearings and notify parties involved. Appear in court to elaborate on, 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. Compile monthly
statistical reports. Respond to inquiries on defendants assigned to other probation officers. Provide information and referral to former
clients. Aid other law enforcement agencies or probation officers with investigations and supervision of other defendants. Work
closely with providers for Electronic Monitoring Supervision, which may include but will not be limited to Secure Remote Alcohol
Monitoring (“SCRAM”) and Global Positioning System (“GPS”) monitoring devices. Have the ability to get along with others and to
work under stress. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. A more comprehensive job description may
be viewed at https://metro.nmcourts.gov or may be obtained in the Human Resources office of the Metropolitan Court.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public or Business
Administration, social sciences or a related field. Education Substitution: Four (4) years of program management experience may
substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Experience:

Three (3) years of program management or overseeing the budget or
finances for projects; grant writing or contract management related to projects; or other experience directly related to the management
of projects. Experience Substitution: Additional relevant education may substitute for experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester
credit hours equals one year of experience. 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.