Background Investigator Job at New Mexico Courts, Albuquerque, NM

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  • New Mexico Courts
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Administrative Office of the Courts





Business Unit: 24400





Background Investigator #10104227-24400, Full-time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM





# of Positions: 1





Opening Date: 01-06-2025 - Close Date: 01-17-2025





Job Pay Range: II: $23.785 - $29.731 per hour OR $$49,473 - $61,840 annually





Target Pay Range/Rate: $25.113 per hour OR $52,235 annually




The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Background Investigator #10104227-24400 position for the Background Investigations Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A shift differential of $3.00 per hour is paid for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Employee in this position is required to work rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and when the Court is closed because of inclement weather. Work is performed at the Courthouse or at the Metropolitan Detention Center. The entire Metropolitan Detention Center property is a smoke free environment. Employees are not allowed tobacco products in their vehicles. Dress codes apply both at the Court and at the Metropolitan Detention Center.


Essential Tasks: Under general supervision, conduct background investigations on persons charged with criminal offenses, open charge misdemeanors, felonies or those indicted by the grand jury, including in-depth background investigations using NCIC checks and national criminal justice resource contacts. Ascertain community, family and employment ties as well as social, and psychological profiles to provide the Court with an accurate portrayal of the defendant and make oral recommendations on conditions of release at bond hearings and bond arraignments. Present justification to challenges of those recommendations. Carefully weigh flight risk, taking into consideration the safety of the community. May act as Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) for the division for NCIC certification purposes. Maintain NCIC manuals and assists other court personnel with accurately obtaining criminal histories in accordance with NCIC procedures. Maintain NCIC logs for audit purposes. Conduct interviews of persons charged with felonies and, if necessary, persons charged with misdemeanors, in order to acquire the information needed to commence the background investigation process. Organize and prepare monthly and annual statistical reports on arrests, releases and court appearances to justify funding for, and evaluate the effectiveness of, the pretrial program. Have the ability to get along with others and to work under stress. May perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the operational needs of the Court.


EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES The Background Investigator is responsible for interviewing offenders to obtain and verify necessary background information to conduct a thorough criminal history background investigation. Provides detailed reports to the court including recommendations for release. Assesses offender’s threat level to self and others. Makes appropriate recommendations for release and bonds based on criminal history. Defends developed release or program recommendations and challenges to those recommendations. May prepare written reports including detailed chronological criminal history, conditions of release, treatment referrals and future recommendations. May attend court proceedings as necessary and present defendant profile and criminal history information and conditions or release recommendations to the court. Provides release information to judges, involved parties and community members. Compiles and reports statistical data. Communicates with District Attorneys and other members of government and court agencies. Participates and attends conferences, training and community outreach or educational programs related to court programs. May complete detailed offender behavioral profile by contacting references and verifying information provided by offenders regarding employment, home, work, and school status. May contact and interview victims. May document interactions with defendants in the case management system and maintains current case files. May performs scheduled and unannounced site visits (home, work, school, or other location) to obtain or verify background information. May serve as the Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and ensures compliance with security requirements. May recognize patterns of drug, alcohol, and anger issues and makes appropriate recommendations for referrals to community treatment providers. Other duties as assigned.


COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of the state statutes, rules, and constitutional rights governing the release and bail eligibility for defendants; third party releases, community safety concerns, and recidivism; criminal behavior patterns and profiles; investigative techniques utilizing national, state, and local investigative resources and interviewing procedures; New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedures, and sentencing guidelines; court rules, policies and procedures, operations and structure; misdemeanor and felony arraignment proceedings and bail and bond processes; court supervision program; case management and legal terminology; substance abuse, mental health counseling and treatment, drug screening methods and equipment; mediation techniques and conflict resolution; NCIC (National Crime Information Center) procedures; and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).


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 Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [ State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks Paid time off and retirement buyback Eleven (11) paid holidays Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [ Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations* Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM Bilingual compensation* Training and career development opportunities Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay* May receive physical fitness leave*


*These benefits vary by job classification or need*





QUALIFICATIONS



  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Counseling, or a directly related field.



  • Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.



  • Experience: Three (3) years of experience conducting background investigations or a related field.



  • Experience Substitution: None.



  • Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.























TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 7/29/24) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 7/29/24) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m.



Human Resources Division



401 Lomas NW



Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102



Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823



Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov



Website:





PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED




The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation.





EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

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