Probation Officer work centres on offender management, professional assessment, and written reports. Apply service procedures and practice directions to support professional judgement.

This Probation Officer position covers people on probation at every risk level, including high and very high risk of serious harm. You will supervise community orders, licences, and custodial sentences while advising courts, the Parole Board, criminal justice agencies, and partner organisations. The work supports risk management, victim needs, crime prevention, and reduced reoffending.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess people on probation and implement sentences
- Produce skilled reports for courts and partner organisations
- Supervise community orders, licences, and custodial sentences




- Manage risk and complete safeguarding children duties
- Maintain records using computer based systems

Requirements:

- Ability to apply service procedures and practice directions
- Commitment to equality and inclusion
- Understanding of sensitive and confidential information handling
- Confidence communicating in English or specified Welsh
- Ability to work with colleagues and partner agencies

Use assessment, supervision, reporting, and risk management expertise as a Probation Officer supporting safer outcomes.

📌 Probation Officer Offender Management (Canada)
🏢 Ministry of Justice
📍 Canada