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Become a Trainee Probation Officer

The Trainee Probation Officer Recruitment Drive 2008 has now finished.

The qualification structure for Probation Staff is currently under review and we expect a new framework to be in place shortly. This may affect the recruitment process in 2009.

As soon as details are finalised they will be published on this website so it may be in your interest to check regularly to see if this page has been updated.

Thank you for your interest in a career in the Probation Service.



In working with some of the most difficult and dangerous offenders, you will motivate them to change.

You will help them take responsibility for their actions, understand the harm they have done and supervise and enforce their court sentences.

As a trainee, you will be working from day one within a local probation area on a fixed term contract (usually 24 months), in conjunction with studying for the Diploma in Probation Studies which combines an undergraduate degree with an NVQ in Community Justice (Level 4).

You will be paid a salary of £17,191 to £18,406 (under review), with a competitive leave allowance and other benefits. London Weighting is payable where applicable. By 2010, you could be a professionally qualified Probation Officer, earning upwards of £26,229 (under review), and looking at the many career routes the NPS offers.

"Reflecting back on my training so far I realise how much I have achieved both personally and professionally during the past year."
Jackie


NOMS - National Offender Management Service
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