DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead efforts to identify and advocate for initiatives, policies, programs, and practices that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness of the local criminal justice system.
- Promote and initiate strategies to safely reduce or maintain the jail population and expand alternatives to incarceration through treatment and supportive services.
- Serve as the de facto director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), collaborating with elected and appointed officials and various federal, state, and local organizations.
- Guide the development of goals, priorities, work plans, programs, and organizational structures for the CJCC in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
- Develop, revise, and oversee contracts, grants, and agreements related to criminal justice initiatives; ensure appropriate budgeting, partner performance, and reporting compliance.
- Analyze data related to criminal justice, behavioral health, and the jail population to identify and implement cost-effective best practices.
- Develop and monitor outcome and performance measures for initiatives using available data; publish and distribute findings; oversee evaluation of specific programs where applicable.
- Guide integration of criminal justice and behavioral health data among County departments and non-County partners.
- Implement ongoing performance monitoring of key criminal justice system aspects and track progress toward identified goals and objectives.
- Advise the County Manager on current and proposed criminal justice initiatives.
- Maintain program documentation and prepare required reports for relevant agencies.
- Identify, evaluate, and track funding opportunities from state, federal, and private sources; assist with proposal development and program design.
- Support the County Manager on community projects and initiatives as assigned.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to the CJCC, County leadership, and community stakeholders.
- Help lead the CJCC and the Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Initiatives (CJBHI) office; set strategy and priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
- Select, supervise, train, and direct assigned staff.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Criminology, Psychology, Public Administration, or related field.
- Six (6) years of work experience in corrections, criminology, criminal law, psychology, social work, or probation/parole.
- Two (2) years in a supervisory role.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Employee successfully completes the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
- Employee complies with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Employee completes required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Employee may work flexible hours as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Employee often works alone, with or without direct supervision.
- Employee may work flexible hours as needed.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Employee uses equipment such as a vehicle, telephone, cell phone, computer, copier, and fax machine to perform essential duties.
- Employee handles materials including files, forms, reports, paperwork, and various office supplies.