Joining the National Probation Service

Upon finishing my Criminology degree I was a little perplexed as to what I should do next. Whilst I had no desire to join the Police or Prison Service I had been advised by two of my previous lecturers that a career in the Probation Service would be something I may be suited to. So I applied, and after completing three separate stages of the application process, I was a trainee PO.....

    APPLICATION PROCESS

2003

Life as a Probation Officer

The traineeship consisted of a two year introduction to the Probation Service, which included work based learning, real time work and the completion of a degree within the two year period. The course was described as being intensive and extremely demanding - and it didn't disappoint! The course was split into two stages (representing a year per stage) and I have included all of the academic and work based learning undertaken.

This section outlines my time as a Probation Officer, a career that I have found both demanding and rewarding. My involvement with the Service comes at a time when it is under public and media scrutiny, yet for me the Service plays a vital and effective role within the Community Justice System.

Introduction

Phase 1

Phase 2

End Of The Traineeship - Documentation

2003 -2005

Life as a Newly Qualified Officer

2005- 2006

Life as an Offender Manager

2006 -2011

Life as a Senior Probation Officer (SPO)

 2012

The Probation Service - Information

This section offers information on what the Probation Service has to offer (2006 - 2012). In my opinion the Service is more than equipped to meet the needs of managing risk within the community and protecting the public.....who needs contestability.

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 ROLE OF THE PROBATION OFFICER

Links to Offending

This section looks at the primary issues linked to offending behaviour and how the Probation Service aims to tackle these issues.

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