What degree is needed to be a probation officer?
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You may want to discuss this with the probation office you wishto work for.  In many areas they look for social science or social work degrees as much if not more than a criminal justice degree.\n\nAnd normally for a state probaton officer you are going to have about 400 applications for any one opening,  and over 1/2 of those will be from working police or correctional officers.\n\nThey see probation or parole often as a promotion or desk job where they get to work M to F .\n\nSo while you may meet requirements at a AA but if you don't have a BS or BA not much of a chnace for it
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Most Police Departments only require 20 to 50 credit hours (Sophomore level) to become an officer. Some colleges offer Criminal Justice degrees - the closest that I know of off the top of my head is Texas State University in San Marcos.\n\nAlso, since most Police departments are scrambling to hire officers, most should be very willing to get you any additional info that you'd need. Good Luck!!!
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I don't think there is any specific age requirement, but you usually do have to have a degree in criminal justice or some sort of scientific field.\n \nFound a great site, with the original name of:\nhttp://www.criminologist.com/\n\nWho'd have guessed that's where to find information on criminologists?
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Most institutions require correctional officers to be at least 18 to 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen; have a high school education or its equivalent; demonstrate job stability, usually by accumulating 2 years of work experience; and have no felony convictions. Promotion prospects may be enhanced by obtaining a postsecondary education.\n\nThe Federal Bureau of Prisons requires entry-level correctional officers to have at least a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of full-time experience in a field providing counseling, assistance, or supervision to individuals; or a combination of these two requirements.\n\nCorrectional officers must be in good health. Candidates for employment are generally required to meet formal standards of physical fitness, eyesight, and hearing. In addition, many jurisdictions use standard tests to determine applicant suitability to work in a correctional environment. Good judgment and the ability to think and act quickly are indispensable. Applicants are typically screened for drug abuse, subject to background checks, and required to pass a written examination.\n\nFederal, State, and some local departments of corrections provide training for correctional officers based on guidelines established by the American Correctional Association and the American Jail Association. Some States have regional training academies that are available to local agencies. At the conclusion of formal instruction, all State and local correctional agencies provide on-the-job training, including training on legal restrictions and interpersonal relations. Many systems require firearms proficiency and self-defense skills. Officer trainees typically receive several weeks or months of training in an actual job setting under the supervision of an experienced officer. However, specific entry requirements and on-the-job training vary widely from agency to agency.\n\nAcademy trainees generally receive instruction in a number of subjects, including institutional policies, regulations, and operations, as well as custody and security procedures. New Federal correctional officers must undergo 200 hours of formal training within the first year of employment. They also must complete 120 hours of specialized training at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons residential training center at Glynco, GA, within 60 days of their appointment. Experienced officers receive annual in-service training to keep abreast of new developments and procedures.
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You have to have a 4 year degree because not only do you have to be expereinced in computer science, but you have to be familiar with criminal justice practices as well. Sorry, you're stuck having to get a 4 year degree.
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probation is apart of the criminal justice system. If you want to take a second major in criminal justice. But if your major is criminal justice then it is easy talk to the probation people in your area and write a term paper on the reasons of and ete of the probation fields.
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If you haven't been convicted, you don't have a crime.\n\nI've known convicted felons who have served as probation officers after they've served their sentences and been released and accumulated a good record of community involvement and service. Parole officer, I'm sure, has much stricter guidelines.\n\nThis is such a state-by-state, county-by-county position that no one answer can be definitive. I would recommend talking to a local judge for his view on this, and possibly his sponsorship toward these positions.
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You might start with your parole/probation officer or perhaps the Chamber of Commerce for your area.\n\nTuk
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I hope this will help:\n\nBasically, the 5 levels are:\n - Intensive Supervised Probation (ISP)\n - Community Service Work Program\n - Graffiti Removal Project\n - Food For Service\n - Volunteer/Internship Program\nBelow is more info on each.\n\nIntensive Supervised Probation (ISP)\nIntensive supervision probation targets adults convicted of Level 5-10 offenses that are predominantly non-violent felonies, including drug offenses. Sentencing follows the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines Grid established in 1994. Offenders must be directed by an Order of Assignment by the courts. The program attempts to exclude persons who have a long and serious history of resorting to violence and persons who have a history of aggressive sexually deviant behavior.\n\nEach offender is required to enter into an intensive supervised plan that may include vocational, educational, and psychological or alcohol and drug treatment. The intensity of supervision ranges from jail work release and house arrest to frequent and unannounced contacts. Intensive supervision officers and surveillance officers make random curfew and drug/alcohol checks during evening and weekend hours. Offenders are supervised based on a risk and needs scoring instrument, which determines the appropriate supervision level. Through intensive supervision and counseling, Douglas CountyCC staff monitors the daily activities of offenders and provide opportunities for offenders to prepare themselves to remain law abiding and contributing community members.\n\nOffenders are required to make regular restitution payments to victims and pay court costs. Additional fees may be paid by some offenders in the form of reimbursements to help defray program costs. Others are given the opportunity to pay off court ordered costs by participating in the Community Service Work Program.\n\nCommunity Service Work Program\nThe Community Service Work (CSW) Program was officially established in 1982. Referrals are accepted from Municipal and District Courts, the District Attorneys Office and Douglas CountyCC. Used by the Courts as a sentencing option, offenders may be assigned community service work as a condition of probation or as part of a diversion agreement. Offenders are interviewed, screened, and placed to work at non-profit agencies according to their skills, experience and interests. With the court's permission, offenders are allowed to make restitution to the community in the form of work in order to pay off court costs and attorney fees incurred at a rate of $7.00 per hour.\n\nThe CSW Program is active in the following community events and projects:\n\n    * Kansas Dept. of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway;\n    * Lawrence Parks and Recreation Adopt-A-Park;\n    * Douglas County Fair;\n    * American Cancer Society's Relay for Life;\n\nThe program strives to facilitate a two way relationship between the offender and the community; the community benefits from the skills, experiences and interests community service workers have to offer while the offender is awarded the opportunity to pay back the community for offenses committed.\n\nGraffiti Removal Project\nIn an effort to keep the Lawrence community free of graffiti, Community Corrections is involved in a graffiti removal project. Graffiti is increasing in our community. Graffiti can be a form of communication of activities between rival gangs and it affects the community in many ways: graffiti lowers property values, decreases public confidence in the community, and erodes a community's image. Active participation from community members will help combat gangs and graffiti.\n\nThe CSW Coordinator monitors graffiti abatement within Douglas County by utilizing community service workers in its removal. Owners who may have trouble covering up graffiti may call Douglas CountyCC for assistance. Owners must sign a release of liability for community service workers to clean up the site. Materials used are generously donated from the community. O
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must have a minimum of bachelors degree. 4 years
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That can vary immensely from one police department to another.  But here is the basic 411.  Some positions require you have a 4 year degree in science while others only require a GED or High School graduation. Generally, if you want to work in a crime laboratory as a Criminalist you will need at least a 4 year degree in science (such as Biology or Chemistry). If you want to be a Crime Scene Technician you usually need less formal education. Some agencies require you be a sworn police officer before becoming a Crime Scene Investigator.\n\nIf the position you want requires formal training then check your local colleges and universities.   Many community colleges have Criminal Justice classes that include crime scene investigations. \n\n\nBelow is a book, kind of pricey but a good source.  See if you can find a used copy someplace, or maybe your local library may have it.  But it's an excellent book on crime scene evidence and investigations.
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I was interested in the same thing. I got a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in social work with a concentration in mental illness and chemical dependency.\n\nUniversities will have courses at the undergrad level about substance abuse. Take those. For a social work degree you also have to do at least one internship. I did all of mine in agencies that treated substance abusers or dual diagnosis patients. I specifically went to a grad program that offered this specialization.\n\nThe large majority of persons I worked with (in therapudic roles) were social workers, NOT psychologists. This was true at every agency I worked or interned for (6 agencies)
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Ask your probation officer...\nDon't depend on answers in this medium for important information such as this.
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It depends on what the standards are in your city. In some cities, you have to either have an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. The best thing to do is to call down to the police station and ask where you would get information to apply and what you would need to qualify. I hope this helps!!
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I have a CJ degree also. Right after college I worked at the pardons and paroles office. It's a good job for someone right out of college.
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you have to take either the paralegal courses or criminal justice classes.
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"Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator"\nhttp://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/becomeone.html\n\n"Some positions require you have a 4 year degree in science while others only require a GED or High School graduation. Generally, if you want to work in a crime laboratory as a Criminalist you will need at least a 4 year degree in science (such as Biology or Chemistry). If you want to be a Crime Scene Technician you usually need less formal education. Some agencies require you be a sworn police officer before becoming a Crime Scene Investigator."