What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Court Monitor position at New Mexico Courts?
Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 24200
Certified Court Monitor #00054743-24200 Full-Time, Perm in Alamogordo, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 05-20-2026 - Close Date: 06-03-2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $17.123 per hour or $35,615.84 annually
The Twelfth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Certified Court Monitor (00054743), 24200, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Acting under general supervision interprets information obtained from hearings and documents it into log notes. Ensures accurate, significant, and audio/digital recording of judicial proceedings.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of diverse types of hearings including domestic relations, domestic violence, child support, children’s court, mental health court, grand jury, out of district criminal arraignments, probation violations, etc. Legal abbreviations and terminologies; digital recording and word processing software; legal terminology; courtroom practices and procedures; the difference between providing information and legal advice; filing systems; maintaining exhibits during trial (can include guns, knives, drugs, drug paraphernalia, graphic photos, etc).
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. * This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed
BENEFITS
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*these benefits vary by job classification or need*
QUALIFICATIONS
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: A high school diploma or GED.
- Education Substitution: None
- Experience: One (1) year of experience in court case processing, a legal secretarial or related field such as advanced customer service, data processing, and banking/financial experience.
- Experience Substitution: None.
- Certification: Court Monitor Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
TO APPLY: Submit an Application OR Resume Supplemental form with proof of education and typing certification by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Twelfth Judicial District Court
Roselyn E. Flores, Human Resources Dept.
1000 New York Ave., Room 209
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: (575) 812-5082
Email: aladref@nmcourts.gov
PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $35,616