What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveillance Officer position at New Mexico Courts?
Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 23600
Surveillance Officer #10117020-23600 Part-Time, Perm in Silver City, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 06-29-2026 - Close Date: 08-07-2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $17.686-$22.108 per hour or $18,393.44-$22,992.32 annually
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Sixth Judicial District is recruiting for a part-time (30 hours per week) Surveillance Officer for the Grant County District Court – Adult Treatment Court in Silver City, NM. Acting under general supervision, monitor and track participants’ compliance in court-ordered programs, attend related court proceedings; and prepare detailed oral and written surveillance reports.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of the probation process, New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure; court rules, policies and procedures, operations and structure; legal terminology; substance abuse and drug testing methods, program monitoring protocol and equipment; police reporting procedures, Recognizing vital case facts that require documentation in the case file or may need further action. Demonstrated ability to recognize and appropriately respond to safety and security issues using conflict resolution or verbal de-escalation techniques, work effectively with hostile individuals or individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol; provide equal and impartial services regardless of a protected status.
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
*These benefits vary by job classification or need*
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Education Substitution: None.
- Experience: Two (2) years of experience in social services, probation, as a corrections officer, or work in a related field.
- Experience Substitution: Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
TO APPLY: Submit 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
Sixth Judicial District Court
Attn: Susan Kirker
PO Box 2339, Silver City, NM 88062 (mailing)
201 N. Cooper St., Silver City, NM 88061 (physical)
Email: sildsck@nmcourts.gov
PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $18,393 - $22,992