what do i have to do to become a probation officer?
925181
Try contacting you local Probation Office, they should be able to help. Its now called The National Offender Management Service  (NOMS) and incorporates the prison service,
870982
Most agencies want at least 60 college credits.  Maybe you should study sociology or social work.  They also want a clean record and some experience.  You might want to see if there are volunteer opportunities in your area (police reserve).  It won't be any more difficult than for a man.  As for working with abused children, a lot of police work has to do with helping families with abusive parents (and men abusing women), so it's a big part (and difficult part) of police work.  This is mainly done at the local level (rather than state police).  Housing authority police do a lot of that too.
875876
Local parks, and such are great places to do some community service, just contact the person you need to do them for and ask them what options are available. i was on 20 hours mandatory community service for a probation violation and i worked at the salvation army though, most of the people working there also were doing it because of that.
745220
Yes, you should be able to but the only thing you will have to do is get on probation in the new state that you move to i would call your probation officer that you have now and let them know you are moving and they will fax or send the papers to the new probation office thats what i had to do..
333718
Wow!  People here sure are judgemental.  I bet that's only the case when it's not them in the hot-seat, though.  Anyways, you'll have to refer to the sentencing guidelines for when you were sentenced.  If you fail to participate in community service, which is a violation of your probation, they can place you in jail, and depending on the nature of your offense, either keep you there until your probation officer sees fit, or they can revoke your probation and re-sentence you which could mean you get to go to prison.  Then you'll have to worry about parole instead of just probation.  Either way, I'd say it's just easier to do the community service - or find someone to sign off on your community service hours to "say" you did it.  =)\n\nGood luck!
393238
Probation is given to those who are convicted of a non-felony crime. If they are convicted or a felony, but are lucky enough to be granted county time, the get what is called "felony probation". If they break the rules and conditions of their probation then they go to prison and not to county jail.\n\nA person is on probation, when they do not serve their entire term inside the county jail. They are granted an early release but are on probation for the remainder of the time they should have done on their sentence incarcerated. \n\nA person is on parole for the same reason, only they have been granted early release from prison rather than county jail.  They are also given parole for the period of time they did not finish in prison.\n\nNow, if a person violates their probation or parole, they are sent back to serve a portion of the time the did not serve. However, what also happens is they are sentenced to an extension of their probation or parole. Somebody can be on both probation and parole at the same time.\n\nSomebody is on both when they committ another crime while on parole and it is determined not to be a felony. So, they are given probation. Then they have both a probation and a parole officer and they are usually two differant people. Two differant systems, two seperate individuals in the differant departments of justice.\n\nYes, somebody can be on active probation or parole while in jail or prison. However, as they are under the supervision of the prison or jail they do not see their probation or their parole officer while incarcerated. \n\nHowever, while in county jail, a prisoner can request to see his/her probation or parole officer. These officers are going to make reccomendations to the judge on what type of punsihment they think the person should get. So, the prisoner can request to meet with their officers in order to plead their case for a reduced sentence or even to be released from jail while waiting for the final verdict from the judge. \n\nUsually somebody on parole will not be released while waiting for the final verdict on their violation or new charge. However, those in county jail just on probation ar often released in order to cut down on over crowding or if the probation officer thinks they deserve to be out while waiting on the judges decision. If the officer is going to reccoment prison, the probationer is not likely to get out while waiting as many run when facing prison.\n\nOnce in prison, they will not see their parole officer untill they get out. Then they are given 24 hours to check in with their parole officer. If they don't a warrent for their arrest is issued immediantly and when caught they go straight back to prison.
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first of all you need to do college courses in criminology, psychology, possibly forensic studies. Your salary will depend on who you were with, e.g. correctional services, government, private. You need experince and liscensure  before you can call youself a criminolgst.
77130
Hi, I have 2 Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology. I have been emplyed as a probation officer for 18 yrs. The law enforcement field hires with these degrees.
294487
Most people with a bachelor in criminal justice become police officers. But I have a friend that is planning on going into the fbi, (which is hot). I'm sure you could also go to law school and become a lawyer with that degree as well. Also, you could probably become a probation officer.
1089501
they go to court just about all the time, do drug tests on their client if drugs was the offense, write reports on the offenders background.  pretty much gather info about the person.  make sure they are following the rules of probation.
1041834
first of all refer back to your offer letter if there is a probation period like 90 days, or you can ask if you have had some sizable accomplishments, or have added additional duties to your current role. It doesn't hurt to ask.
859059
take any courses that fall within the (CJ) Criminal Justice criteria.  Find someone in your area that does the job that you are interested in and ask for an interview and ask them what would be most beneficial.
763667
If a person is already on probation, then that level has already been determined, and the way to get it lowered would be to follow the rules (!), keep all probation appointments and show you (or whoever) is trying.  Talk to the Probation Officer, and ask what can be done to get into a different "level," although that may already be legally determined.  Other than that, you or the other person needs to clean up their act, otherwise they wouldn't be on probation to begin with.  Contact the probation department in the county that that person is on.  If it is not you on probation, it is up to the probationer to do well; if it is you, then do well and things will turn around for the better.  Good luck.
882794
To protect the community, verify an offender's compliance with the conditions of probation, and assist a willing offender towards rehabilitation. That is the correct order.\n\nMost importantly - protect the community.
49061
In Florida, each county has its own probation department.  It is not handled by a central agency.  Start by searching the website of the county where you wish to contact the proobation department.
27663
Most cops, jailers, and probation officers around here are required to have at least a four year degree these days.
19563
It depends on what area that you want to get into. If you want to be a regular peace officer you can apply to a big city PD and they will send you to their academy or you can go to one of the local colleges that have a continuing education coarse to become a peace officer. If you want to be a highway patrolman you can apply to them and get accepted then go to their school. I think the very first step that you need to do is call your local police department and ask them if they have a C.O.P. program. That stands for citizens on patrol. That way you can ride along with a peace officer for a few nights just to see how to do things and if the job is right for you. If you have already taken the state approved tests you can offer your services as a reserve officer. You won't get paid but you will get to do everything that a peace officer does and earn you a spot at the police department.