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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Work with and monitor offenders to prevent them from committing new crimes.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well above the statewide median
$39.55 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Average
Growth rate:  3.8%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Bachelor's degree is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Collect information about clients.
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Investigate legal issues.
  • Write reports or evaluations.
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Job Title Examples:

Correctional Counselor
Juvenile Probation Officer
Parole Agent

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $39.55
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


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