Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker

Business Unit: 21800

Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10112773-21800, Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 07-21-2026 - Close Date: 08-06-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $32.120 per hour or $66,809.60 annually

The Administrative Office of the Courts if recruiting for a full-time, perm Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker #10112773-21800 for the Background Intake Unit in Albuquerque, NM. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general supervision of the Pretrial Services Supervisor, this position will work within the AOC Background Investigation and Public Safety Assessment Unit in Albuquerque, NM. This is a centralized unit developed to provide critical background investigation reports and the Public Safety Assessment to courts statewide. This position will help oversee the daily operations and work of the staff on their assigned shift, while receiving general guidance from the Pretrial Services Supervisor. This position will be required to complete the following work, as well as review work of staff: conducting thorough criminal background investigations; receive and respond to correspondence from detention centers and courts throughout the state; update various daily logs used to track work progress and performance. In addition, this position will act as a designee who is authorized to make pre-trial defendant release decisions based on program criteria. This position will also assist with (as assigned) in checking court dockets, development of Standard Operating Procedures, assisting with employee performance evaluations and plans, completing an end of shift report and other duties as assigned. A shift differential of $3 per hour will be paid for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. The employee in this position will be assigned to work the night shift with Thursday and Friday as the days off (subject to change, based on the program’s needs). All BI/PSA Unit staff may be required to work weekends, holidays, and when the AOC and/or courts are closed due to inclement weather. The ideal candidate has enthusiasm, is detail oriented and is a team player with leadership qualities. Extensive experience with Odyssey and NCIC is preferred.

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*

What are your benefits worth?

*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 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: 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 E. Marcy Street

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Fax: 505-479-2641

Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov

PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.

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