Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker

Opening Date: 05-14-2026 - Close Date: 05-29-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $31.650 - $35.170 per hour OR $65,832 - $73,153 annually

The Fifth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, term, Pretrial Services Officer Leadworker position #10118720-23500 in Roswell, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general direction, conduct thorough criminal background investigations on persons arrested and charged with criminal offenses prior to adjudication. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

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*

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.

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, May 29, 2026 to:

Fifth Judicial District Court

Rhonda Gettman, Pretrial Program Manager

26 West Avenue A

Lovington, NM 88260

Phone #: 575-396-6677 ext 113

Email: rosdrsg@nmcourts.gov