Surveillance Officer

Business Unit: 24200

Surveillance Officer #10118556-24200, Full-Time, Term in Alamogordo, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 04-21-2026 - Close Date: 05-05-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $22.108 per hr or $45,984.64 annually

The Twelfth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, Term Surveillance Officer (10118556), 24200 in Otero or Lincoln County, New Mexico. 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
 The Surveillance Officer is responsible for performing both scheduled and non-scheduled site visits to participant’s homes, schools, work, or other locations to monitor program compliance.
 Tracks and administers breath, urine, and sweat patch drug tests as necessary.
 Documents all interactions with program participants in the case management system.
 Maintains accurate case files and records.
 Prepares precisely written reports detailing participant program compliance, tracks, and records community service participation, and attends court proceedings.
 Participates and provides input during meetings with court staff and other programs.
 Maintains drug testing equipment and supplies.
 Maintains and installs alcohol monitoring equipment and GPS.
 Participates in community education and outreach related to court programs.
 Serves the court in accordance with appropriate statues, rules, procedures, or committees.
 Serves the court in accordance with appropriate statutes, rules, and procedures.
 Other duties as assigned.

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 drivers 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.

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: 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 an Application OR Resume Supplemental form with proof of education by 5:00 p.m.
on the closing date.

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Roselyn E. Flores, Human Resources Dept.

1000 New York Ave., Room 209

Alamogordo, NM 88310

Phone: (575) 812-5082

Email: aladref@nmcourts.gov

PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER