Electronic Monitoring Officer

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The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is recruiting for two, Full-Time, Term, Electronic Monitoring Officer positions, #00000000-21800, and #00000000-21800, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general supervision of the Electronic Monitoring Supervision (EMS) Program Supervisor and/or EMS Lead Worker, monitor reports of violations by defendants placed on Pretrial Supervision who have a release condition that includes electronic monitoring. This position may be required to work graveyard shift, and shift differential will be paid for hours worked from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am. Work will be performed after hours Monday to Friday, weekends, holidays and when courts are closed for inclement weather. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

• The Pretrial Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Officer 1 is responsible for evaluating electronic monitoring alerts to determine if there is a violation and provide appropriate responses and notification following program policies and procedures such as: request bench warrant, notify justice partner agencies, and otherwise support public safety regarding those identified as crime victims and others.
• Monitor pretrial defendants ordered to electronic monitoring to ensure compliance with conditions of pretrial release ordered by the court.
• Provide written notification to local courts, assigned Pretrial Officer and other criminal justice partners of violations and/or requests for bench warrants.
• Research and identify each defendant's conditions of release to ensure any reported violations are a direct violation of the condition that may have been ordered.
• Prepare accurate written reports including detailed chronological events specific to a violation for requests for bench warrants.
• Communicate with local courts, pretrial programs, and attorneys.
• Document all interactions with the defendant, notifications and actions taken in the case management system.
• Work collaboratively with local pretrial program(s)
• May provide other defendant supervision support to local pretrial program(s) such as initiating and closing cases in the Odyssey Supervision Module (OMS), provide pretrial program audits of data entry, assist in providing administrative support to the function of local pretrial program(s).
• Compile and report statistical data.
• Work with new technologies to provide pretrial supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of of legal and evidence-based pretrial supervision using electronic monitoring technology and protocols; court processes; rules and statutes governing bond/bail and release from detention; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; legal terminology; investigative techniques using governmental investigative resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The above-mentioned 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.
* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed *

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave, up to eight (8) weeks
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Up to twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
• Free health care, Rx, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities and educational leave
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
• May receive physical fitness leave*
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*these benefits vary by job classification or need*
QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Education Substitution: Four (4) years’ of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Experience: One (1) year experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or a related field.

• Experience Substitution: None.

• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to:

Administrative Office of the Courts

Attn: AOC Human Resources Division

202 East Marcy Street

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

Applications may be emailed or mailed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.38 - $42.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: One location