Job Description

Posting Details

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $29.99 per hour.
Why does the job exist?

This position will supervise individuals on Probation, Parole or both to facilitate rehabilitation/reintegration into society and facilitate public safety.
How does it get done?

• Conduct assessments and provide necessary counseling, housing, employment or educational referrals to facilitate success.
• Supervise individuals based on the appropriate supervision level including but not limited to:
• Conducting regular face to face or telephonic meetings,
• Field calls to their residence or place of employment/education,
• Random drug testing of offenders,
• Ensuring Court or Parole Board imposed obligations are being met; addressing violations as deemed appropriately which may include arresting individuals who may be under the influence of drugs/alcohol; and working with individuals who may become hostile at a moment's notice.

Who are the customers?

• Parole Board
• Courts
• Individual(s) on supervision
• Community

Ideal Candidate

• Parole Board
• Courts
• Individual(s) on supervision
• Community

Minimum Qualification

Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and experience in behavioral case management, probation and parole office management or administration, commissioned or non-commissioned law enforcement, military law enforcement or as a Probation Officer of the Courts, Disciplinary Hearing Officer, Administrative Law Judge or Adult or Juvenile Correctional Officer totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education.
Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Successful completion of a series of Defensive Tactics and Restraint Courses to include exposure to Mace/OC Spray within one (1) year from date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of First Aid and CPR Courses within the one (1) year of date from hire as a condition of continued employment is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. May be required to carry a firearm, work odd hours and visit offenders' home. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Employment is conditional pending results of pre-employment drug test.

Statutory Requirements:
Assignment as a Probation Parole Officer at NMCD must adhere to the following:

• At the time of their appointment, be citizens of the United States.
• At the time of their appointment, have reached the age of majority.
• Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this or any other state or in the federal courts.
• Subject to a drug test as a condition of employment and on-going random drug testing as a condition of assignment to a safety sensitive position.
• Successful completion of the New Mexico Department Of Corrections Basic Probation and Parole Officers Certification Training within twelve months of hire and annual re-certification.
• Maintenance of skills in self-defense, handcuffing, baton, and chemical agents and annual re-certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, and field setting which includes daily contact with and supervision of adult offenders and or inmates. May be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
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Agency Contact Information: Jahmaal Gregory (505) 249-7447 or email: Jahmaal.Gregory@cd.nm.gov Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Odd job, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Trial period, Weekend work,

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