Senior Probation and Parole Officer (NMCD #16831)

New Mexico Corrections Department

Hobbs, NM

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26.57–$39.86 Per Hour
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Case Management, Collective Bargaining, Criminal Justice, Driver's License, First Aid, GPS Satellites, Interviewing Skills, Law Enforcement, Management Strategy, Probation/Parole, Psychology, Risk Management, Sociology, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Hobbs, NM
POSTED
7 days ago

Salary 26.57 - 39.86 Hourly 55273 - 82909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

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 & 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 33.32 per hour.

Why does the job exist

The purpose of this position is for the supervision of high-risk offenders who are sentenced by the Court andor Parole Board. This position is a Senior Probation Parole Officer position in which high risk violent offenders gang members etc. are supervised under this specialized caseload. Community Supervision is also utilized under this type of caseload as well per the directives and policies of the New Mexico Corrections Department.

How does it get done

Position will supervise high risk high needs high profile and specialized-circumstance offenders following sentencing by Judicial Authorities andor Parole Board often utilizing the Community Supervision Model.

Who are the customers

High riskhigh needs offenders placed on Probation andor Parole supervision by the Court andor Parole Board.

Ideal Candidate

Have experience in the following Global Positioning Satellite GPS offender electronic monitoring system Motivational Interviewing technique specific to the adult felony population Utilizing assessment tools for supervision of adult felony offenders

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 and two 2 years of experience as a Probation and Parole Officer commissioned or non-commissioned law enforcement officer to include behavioral case management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and experience in behavioral case management commissioned or non-commissioned law enforcement military law enforcement or as a Probation & Parole Officer totaling four 4 years OR two 2 years as an Adult Correctional Officer OR two 2 years in behavioral case management OR two 2 years of probation and parole office management or administration will 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 andor drug testing. Successful completion of a series of Defensive Tactics and Restraint Courses to include exposure to MaceOC 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 Drivers License. Must be a U.S. Citizen reached the age of 18 years old and must not have been convicted of a felony. Must have home phone. Willing to accept travelgeographic assignment changes. 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 subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. 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

MariaIsabel Lucero 505 670-2549 or email MariaIsabel.Lucerocd.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 termsconditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

About the Company

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New Mexico Corrections Department