Court Compliance Officer

Under general supervision, supervises defendant’s compliance with court-ordered mandates; appears in court to present or respond to recommendations on sentencing; manages a case load average of 100 to 150 offenders

• Associates degree and two (2) years experience in the judiciary, in a criminal justice position, in counseling, or another human services discipline.  Relevant education may substitute for experience and relevant experience may substitute for education at a rate of  thirty (30) semester hours equating to one (1) year full-time work experience. 
• Ability to communicate in a second language is desirable but not required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain NCIC certification.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license with no moving violations; or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, character, honesty, integrity, criminal record, driving record, etc.

• Work is performed in an office environment; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving files, records, and reports.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.   Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Considers defendant's educational, family, criminal, employment and social background, and assesses appropriate monitoring levels.  
• Secures signed monitoring agreement from offender with signature of presiding judge; files papers with the court and notifications with the Communication Center.  
• Monitors compliance of offender as a condition of release and informs court as necessary of the same; evaluates compliance on an ongoing basis and makes recommendations to the court, including revocation or early release by presiding judge.
• Appears in Magistrate Court at arraignments, preliminary hearings or pretrial with written and oral reports; interprets and disposes of drug test samples.
• Appears in court to elaborate, defend and respond to the Court; confers with State and defense attorneys, provides advice and recommendations; reports status of offender to Court and program supervisors.
• Maintains current roster of offenders; secures, manages, updates and governs individual case files by assuring that files contain essential and relevant documents.
• Organizes and prepares monthly statistical reports regarding arrests, releases, court appearances and other relevant information; provides anecdotal information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.