Job Description

Sixth Judicial District Court

Business Unit: 23600

Surveillance Officer, #1117020-23600, Full-Time PERM, Silver City, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 01-05-2026 - Close Date: 01-16-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $17.686-$22.108 / $36,786.88 - $73,575.84

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
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 nonscheduled 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

• Education: A 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.

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: Refer to New Mexico Judicial Branch website for a full list of benefits:

TO APPLY: Submit one of the following options:
1) NM Judicial Branch Application for Employment, plus proof of education (HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts) or,
2) Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, plus proof of education

Submissions may be emailed to: sildsck@nmcourts.gov , or mailed/delivered to: Sixth Judicial District Court Attn: Susan Kirker PO Box 2339, Silver City, NM 88062 (mailing) 201 N. Cooper St., Silver City, NM 88061 (physical)

*PLEASE NOTE: ANY SUBMISSION THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED IN EITHER OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS, WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.*

Applications and Resume Supplemental Forms can be found at the NM Judicial Branch website:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Work from home, Trial period, Night shift,

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