Job Description

BERNALILLO COUNTY METROPOLITAN COURT JOB RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Human Resources Division Telephone: 505-841-9819 401 Lomas Blvd NW Fax: 505-222-4823 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov

COURT PROBATION OFFICER SUPERVISOR Probation Specialty Courts Division/ Behavioral Health Unit Opening Date: April 17, 2023 Position Number: 54666 Closing Date: April 28,2023 Position Status: Full-time, Regular Pay Range: $27.367 - $34.209 Hourly Probation Specialty Courts or as assigned

Essential Tasks: The mission of the Behavioral Health Court and the Behavioral Health DWI Court is to increase public safety, reduce recidivism, alleviate mental health symptoms, and provide substance abuse treatment in a safe environment. Under direction, supervise court Probation staff in
the documentation, development and administration of program recommendations, referrals and monitoring of court-ordered pre and/or post adjudication defendants/offenders. Provide direct supervision of two or more probation staff members assigned to this position. Assist with the hiring, evaluating and disciplining of the professional and clerical staff of the Probation Division. Advise and assist in planning, organizing and developing/revising procedures for the Probation Supervision Division. Investigate defendants\' educational, family, criminal and social background, and/or previous treatment compliance. Assess and detennine risks and needs of defendants for treatment and counseling. Review police and court reports. Analyze, verify, justify and report treatment and sentencing recommendations to the court. Develop, interpret and implement supervision plan for defendant. Monitor defendants\' compliance with sentencing and conditions of probation by establishing interaction and regularly scheduled meetings. Perfonn crises management and conflict resolution with defendant and family when necessary. Schedule hearings and notify parties involved. Appear in court to elaborate on, defend or respond to infonnation in pre-sentencing report. lnfonn and subpoena witnesses. Confer with state and defense attorneys and provide advice and recommendations. Continually report status of defendant to the court. Maintain current roster of defendants. Secure, manage, update and govern individual case files by assuring that files contain necessary copies of essential and relevant documents. Compile monthly statistical reports. Respond to inquiries on defendants assigned to other probation officers. Provide information and referral to fonner clients. Aid other law enforcement agencies or probation officers with investigations and supervision of other defendants. May perfonn other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. A more comprehensive job description is available at https://metro.nmcourts.gov or
may be obtained in the Human Resources office of the Metropolitan Court. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Education Substitution: Four (4) years\xe2\x80\x99 of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis. Experience: Five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 of experience in criminal justice, social services or related field of which one (1) year must have been as a supervisor. Experience Substitution: Relevant graduate level education may substitute for up to two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours\xe2\x80\x99 equals one (1) year of experience. Education may not substitute for supervisory experience. Supervisory Substitution: Leadworker duties may be considered on a prorated basis for supervisory experience at a rate of one (1) year equals six (6) months\xe2\x80\x99. Leadworker assigned duties must have included the development of employee performance plans and appraisals, discipline and approval of time for assigned staff. Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months\xe2\x80\x99 of hire. Supervisory Substitution: Leadworker duties may be considered on a prorated basis for supervisory experience at a rate of one (1) year of performing leadworker duties equals six (6) months of supervisory experience. Assigned leadworker duties include but are not limited to: Train, mentor, and develop employees; direct, plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of others; develop or assist in the development of employee performance plans and appraisals; and address concerns and troubleshoot problems. Post-offer background history and fingerprint check is required. Working Conditions: 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, and judges and justices. Applicants should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 5/10) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 5/10) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resources Division before 5 p.m. on the closing date. Mailed applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation