New Mexico Courts
Background Investigator #10112772-21800, Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Courts, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Background Investigator #10112772-21800, Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM
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Location: Albuquerque, NM | Opening Date: 10-30-2025 | Close Date: 11-13-2025 | Pay: $28.24 per hour
Responsibilities
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 perform 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 make appropriate recommendations for referrals to community treatment providers.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and 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).
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 vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
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
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.
Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
TO APPLY:
Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to: Administrative Office of the Courts Attn: AOC Human Resources Division, 202 E. Marcy Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov
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Location: Albuquerque, NM | Opening Date: 10-30-2025 | Close Date: 11-13-2025 | Pay: $28.24 per hour
Responsibilities
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 perform 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 make appropriate recommendations for referrals to community treatment providers.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and 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).
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 vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
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
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.
Other: Must obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
TO APPLY:
Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to: Administrative Office of the Courts Attn: AOC Human Resources Division, 202 E. Marcy Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov
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