Court Probation Officer 1 #10105756-24100, Full-Time, Perm in Aztec, NM

Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 24100

Court Probation Officer 1 #10105756-24100, Full-Time, Perm in Aztec, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 09-18-2026 - Close Date: 10-01-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $27.437 per hour or $57,068.96 annually

The Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts are recruiting for one full-time classified Court Probation Officer 1 for the Adult Court Programs located at our Aztec District Court. This position may at times also work at our other court locations in San Juan and McKinley Counties. General Statement of Duties: Acting under general supervision, the Court Probation Officer 1 will be primarily responsible for conducting assessments on defendants/offenders to determine their appropriateness for Court Programs. The Officer will also be responsible for monitoring participant compliance for Court Programs, including conducting field visits to offender’s homes during non-traditional hours, and conducting drug and alcohol screens on offenders/defendants in Court Programs. Finalist(s) are subject to criminal background checks.

Examples Of Job Duties

• The Court Probation Officer 1 is responsible for conducting investigations on defendants/offenders, establish needs, and develops appropriate treatment support plan.
• Participates in scheduled progress meetings at court-appointed locations.
• Monitors defendants/offender’s compliance at court hearings and with community service program requirements and tracks and records community service participation.
• Reports, documents, and notifies the court of defendants/offender’s compliance, non-compliance or program violations and recommends appropriate action.
• Maintains current case files, and documents all interactions with program defendants/offenders and treatment providers in the case management system.
• Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school or other location) to monitor program compliance.
• Monitors program compliance utilizing electronic monitoring technology.
• Tracks and administers drug and alcohol screens and maintains an alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment and supplies.
• Participates in and attends conferences, training, community outreach and educational programs related to court programs.
• Prepares written and oral reports detailing defendants/offender’s program compliance and makes recommendations on future treatment support, or referrals.
• Provides input during court proceedings, and meetings with court staff and other treatment providers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies/Qualifications

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of court-ordered rehabilitation or support programs, sentencing guidelines, treatment options and community services available; New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; local court rules, policies and procedures, operations and structure; case management; legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health counseling and treatment; mediation techniques and conflict resolution; investigative techniques; drug screening methods; electronic monitoring equipment and technology; and court case management system.

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, 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 and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 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, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• 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

• MINIMUM 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.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in criminal justice, social services, or a related field.
• Experience Substitution: None.
• Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months or hire.
  
  

TO APPLY: Submit a Judicial Branch Application for Employment or a Resume with a Resume Supplemental form, along with proof of

education by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2026 to:

Application Forms

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Resume Supplemental Forms

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Adobe PDF Format Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts Human Resources 103 S Oliver Drive Aztec, NM 87410 Fax: 505-334-7762 Email: 11thjdchr@nmcourts.gov

Proof Of Education Required

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