Court Probation Officer 1

Business Unit: 23600

Court Probation Officer 1 #00054524-23600, Full Time PERM, in Deming, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 05-04-2026 - Close Date: 05-08-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: HH $23.321 - $24.693 / hour or $48,507.68- $51,361.44 annually

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Sixth Judicial District is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Court Probation Officer 1 for the Luna County Adult Treatment Court in Deming, NM. Acting under general supervision monitor the defendant’s or offender’s participation in court mandated programs and compliance with his/her court order.
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, noncompliance 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of court-ordered rehabilitation or support programs, sentencing guidelines, treatment options and community services available; Page 2 of 3 New Mexico Judicial Branch 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.

• 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.

• 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: Refer to New Mexico Judicial Branch website for a full list of benefits: https://humanresources.nmcourts.gov/career-opportunities.aspx

TO APPLY: Submit either:
1) NM Judicial Branch Application for Employment, plus proof of education (HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts) or,
2) Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, plus proof of education (HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts)

Submissions may be emailed to: sildsck@nmcourts.gov , or mailed/delivered to:

Sixth Judicial District Court Attn: Susan Kirker PO Box 2339, Silver City, NM 88062 (mailing) 201 N. Cooper St., Silver City, NM 88061 (physical)

Applications and Resume Supplemental Forms can be found at the NM Judicial Branch website:
https://humanresources.nmcourts.gov/career-opportunities.aspx

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