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Employees of the District Attorney’s office are entrusted with the critical work of protecting and fighting for our community, striving for a safer place to live and providing assistance to victims of a crime. The District Attorney seeks to grow and hire a diverse team of prosecutors, paralegals, investigators, victim advocates, staff and interns to support the mission of the office. Employees are expected to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism, support a positive and healthy work-life balance, and encouraged to pursue personal and professional development during their career with our agency.
Employees are provided with comprehensive benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Annual, Sick, and 10 State & Federal Holidays
- PERA Retirement with Employee Contribution at 10.42%
For more information on applying call (575) 437-3640
Actively Recruiting for the following vacancies
Senior Investigator
Salary Range: $59,217.80 – $80,118.20/Target Salary: $69,668.00, Annually (Hiring salary depends on experience)
Requirements: Associates degree in criminology, criminal justice, police science or a related field, plus 1 year work experience; or three (3) years’ work experience in related field, plus New Mexico Peace Officer Certification at the discretion of the District Attorney.
Preferred Qualifications: New Mexico Peace Officer Certification, plus four (4) years’ work experience, education and/or training in law enforcement; investigations or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This position requires advanced knowledge of: criminal law, procedures, tactics and equipment; surveillance techniques; interview and interrogation skills; investigatory skills; supervisory and management skills; writing skills; communication skills; ability to conduct effective training; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice system participants; ability to interact effectively with the public; ability to follow directions and policies of the District Attorney’s Office; ability to use the District Attorney’s Case Management system; ability to use NCIC if so certified.
Job Duties: Incumbent may, depending on Certification and other direction: locate witnesses; serve subpoenas and other process documents; execute warrants; interview witnesses; research investigative leads; provide logistical assistance with witnesses and evidence; testify in court; coordinate efforts with other law enforcement agencies; provide internal security within a District Attorney’s Office; execute all powers and duties established by statute pertaining to peace officers; provide training to other investigators; supervise other staff; perform other related job duties.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both in the office and in field investigations outside the office; considerable physical effort may be required. May be required to be on-call during non-working hours, at the discretion of the District Attorney. May encounter dangerous situations. Flexible Work Schedule. Compensatory time will be awarded in lieu of overtime
Resume Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025, or until filled