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Background Intake Officer , Perm in Albuquerque, NM Jobs in Albuquerque, USA at New Mexico Courts
Position: Background Intake Officer #10117636-21800 Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM
Background Intake Officer
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Albuquerque, NM. Full‑time, permanent position within the Administrative Office of the Courts, Business Unit 21800.
The Administrative Office of the Courts is recruiting for a Background Intake Officer. Under general supervision of the Pretrial Services Supervisor and/or Pretrial Services Lead Worker, this position operates within the AOC Background Investigation and Public Safety Assessment Unit in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves receiving and responding to correspondence from detention centers and courts throughout the state, updating daily logs, initiating cases in Odyssey, and performing NCIC criminal history checks.
The officer may conduct screenings of criminal backgrounds for individuals arrested statewide who are being considered for early delegated release. Shift differential of $3 per hour will be paid for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather or when the AOC and/or courts are closed.
Other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate has enthusiasm, is detail oriented, and is a team player.
Responsibilities
- Complete a full background investigation report using state and federal criminal justice databases.
- Access national criminal history using the NCIC database following all federal and state protocols.
- Communicate with local jails and courts as needed.
- Participate and provide input during meetings with court staff and others.
- Determine and verify actual identities of offenders in court or in custody.
- Compile and report statistical data.
- Participate and attend conferences, training and community outreach or educational programs related to court programs.
- Contact and interview victims and make recommendations for release.
- Document all interactions with offenders in the case management system and maintain current case files.
- Prepare accurate written reports including detailed chronological criminal history, conditions of release, treatment referrals and future recommendations.
- Attend court proceedings as necessary and present information to the court.
- Interview offenders to obtain and verify necessary background information to conduct a thorough criminal history background investigation.
- Provide detailed reports to the court including recommendations for release and referrals to community treatment providers.
- Complete the Public Safety Assessment (PSA) using criminal history and department policy to provide release recommendations to judges.
- Speak with defendants who are in custody to register for court date reminder system, identify defendants for early release, provide court date information, and gather general information.
- Assess the offender’s threat level to self and others.
- Complete detailed offender behavioral profiles by contacting references and verifying information provided by offenders regarding employment, home, work, and school status.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and Qualifications
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of the conditions of release for defendants in custody and third‑party releases, community safety concerns, and recidivism; safety, security, and confidentiality practices; criminal behavior patterns and profiles; investigative techniques and interviewing procedures;
New Mexico law, civil and criminal procedure and sentencing guidelines; court rules, policies and procedures; operations and structure; misdemeanor and felony arraignment proceedings; bail and bond processes; court supervision programs, case management, and legal terminology; substance abuse and mental health counseling and treatment; drug screening methods and equipment; mediation techniques and conflict resolution; NCIC procedures and processes; and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Work
Environment and Physical Demands
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. Employees must regularly interact positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.
Benefits
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Title: Background Intake Officer , Perm in Albuquerque, NM
Company: New Mexico Courts
Location: Albuquerque, USA
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