Salary: $19.76 Hourly
Location : 2105 East Aztec Ave., Gallup NM
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600026
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
FOR BEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY JULY 21, 2026
***A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION
Definition: The purpose of this position is to assist Magistrate Judges and District Court Judges with Supervised Probation. This is accomplished by supervising defendants, facilitating client court appearances and monitoring client compliance with court orders. Other duties include entering client data and managing court correspondence regarding defendants.
Essential Job Functions: 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 in no particular order. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties, and may be required to perform additional, position related tasks.
- Supervising defendants by providing physical and telephone check-in, drug testing, breath testing, and SCRAM and GPS monitoring; receiving court paperwork; collecting probation fees; and placing GPS and SCRAM devices on clients.
- Facilitating client Court appearances by appearing in court daily; giving referrals; serving and answering subpoenas to testify; providing Notices to Appear (NTA) for probation violations; and answering phones and emails.
- Entering data by inputting court referrals, court documents, violation reports, and defendant intakes, screening appointment information, and check-in information using multiple established client tracking database systems.
- Managing court correspondence regarding defendants by emailing reports; receiving and submitting court paperwork; sending defendant report notices; filing NTA's, executing warrants and checking custody referrals.
- Conduct necessary screenings and assessments to identify risk and needs levels of supervised defendants.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting, courtroom setting. Work schedule may include irregular hours. Travel may be required for training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years' experience directly related to the essential job functions listed
Preferred Qualifications:
- College coursework and/or an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services
- 3-5 years' experience directly related to the essential job functions
- Experience in judicial or criminal justice system of New Mexico
- Experience working in a local/county government environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge or understanding of approved principles and practices of law enforcement, court processes, and applicable law and ordinances.
- Knowledge or understanding of investigative techniques and practices.
- Ability to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, character, honesty, integrity, criminal record, driving record, etc.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
- Ability to work independently; to analyze and evaluate investigative writing; to prioritize workload; to work in a stressful environment; operate a computer; be persuasive, assertive, and empathetic to people from various cultures; and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain a professional relationship at all times with clients, judges, attorneys, jail staff and referral sources.
Supervisory Controls: The incumbent performs under the administrative supervision of the DWI Coordinator and Community Services Director.Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess a valid Driver's License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver's License within six (6) months of hire date.
Conditions of Employment:
- Completion of Court Officer Basic Training (COBT) within one (1) year of hire
- May be required to pass a post offer-of-employment physical examination.
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon outcome of background and reference checks.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
McKinley County is proud to offer a full compensation benefits package. Below is a list of benefits offered through the SoNM Local Public Body to enhance the lives of eligible full-time employees and their qualified family members.
- Medical
- Pharmacy
- Vision
- Dental
- Paid Leave
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement (PERA)
- Voluntary Benefits
- Deferred Compensation Plan
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
McKinley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate in hiring or promotion on the basis of race, color, national origin, political affiliation, religious faith or absence thereof, sex, age, handicap, or disability, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
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