Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10118720, Full-Time, Term in Roswell, NM

Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 23500

Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10118720, Full-Time, Term in Roswell, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 03-27-2026 - Close Date: 04-10-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $31.654 - $35.171 per hour or $65,840.32 - $73,155.68 annually

The Fifth Judicial District Court of Roswell, NM has one job opening for a full time classified TERM Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker position. The position is in a Range JJ with a target pay range of $31.654 to $35.171. This position will require travel. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Acting under general direction, conduct thorough criminal background investigations on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication;

Examples Of Job Duties

• The Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker is responsible to lead, mentor, and train staff in conducting thorough pre-release and pre-adjudication background investigations.
• Formulates appropriate release, supervision and case management plans for defendants.
• Supervises the defendant’s compliance with court-ordered programs and conditions of release.
• Tracks daily attendance and approves leave requests and time sheets.
• Determines release eligibility and formulates appropriate release plans.
• Oversees supervision contracts and supervision protocol based on program policies.
• Verifies defendant’s needs and develops multifaceted treatment support or referrals.
• Provides case management services based on the defendant’s need and court-ordered conditions of release.
• Maintains and administers alcohol and drug screening protocols, equipment, and supplies.
• Collaborates with treatment providers and monitors defendant compliance reports.
• Documents and notifies the court of the defendant’s compliance to recommend appropriate actions.
• Participates and provides input during court proceedings and other court-based meetings.
• Provides treatment information options to judges, treatment providers, and community members.
• Performs scheduled and spontaneous site visits to participant’s home, school, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
• May be assigned supervision of court staff, under the mentorship of a supervisor or manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies/Qualifications

The applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of court-ordered programs; case management techniques; pre-adjudication supervision procedures and sanctions; rules and statues governing bond/bail and release from detention; formulating release plans; treatment, rehabilitation and support programs; sentencing guidelines, procedures, court rules, substance abuse and mental health symptomology, counseling and treatment; psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; investigative techniques utilizing investigative resource and interviewing procedures; sentencing guidelines, available treatment options and community providers; NM law, civil and criminal procedure; physical and psychotropic medication; mediation techniques; drug screening methods and equipment, interpretation; NCIC procedures; HIPPA; knowledge of employment law and NM Judicial Branch Personnel Rules.

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 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: Four (4) years of experience in criminal justice, social services, probation, corrections or related field.
• Experience Substitution: None.
• Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
  
  

TO APPLY: Must submit the New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment form and proof of education prior to 5:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026 to:

Application Forms

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Adobe PDF Format Fifth Judicial District Court Kennon Crowhurst, Court Executive Officer P.O. Box 1776 400 N. Virginia, Room 133 Roswell, NM 88202-1776 Phone: 575-622-2565 ext. 127 Fax #: 575-624-7501

Proof Of Education Required.

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