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Probation Officers

Probation officers work to rehabilitate offenders. They supervise, counsel and help them before trial, during any prison or community sentence and on release from prison

Daily Tasks

  • Keeps accurate and comprehensive records.
  • Works with prisoners in giving advice on problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, addressing training needs, finding work and getting accommodation.
  • Draws up probation plans with offenders and helps them follow it, advises them on any work and helps them with any family or social problems.
  • Enforces court orders and serves the public by providing a wide range of supervision programmes for those in receipt of a community sentence.
  • Produces pre-sentence reports to the court about an individual’s crime, their personal circumstances, the suitability of sentencing, the likelihood of re-offending and the future risk to the public.

£27,108

Entry Level Salary

£43,155.26

Average Salary

£58,485.67

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

100

Past two years

50

This year

350

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 2

3%

Level 3

5%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

12%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

59%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

22%

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