Probation Officer
Supervises offenders on probation or parole — providing reports to courts, monitoring compliance, and supporting rehabilitation across Jamaica.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3M per year
Open Roles
200+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
DCS / Ministry of Justice
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Career Paths
Probation Assistant→Probation Officer→Senior Probation Officer→Chief Probation Officer
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.2M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3M
Key Skills
Risk assessment
Case supervision
Social history reports
Court testimony
Rehabilitation planning
Substance abuse awareness
Community liaison
Record keeping
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Social Work or Criminology
Preferred
- MSc Criminology or Criminal Justice
- Probation management training
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Social Work / Criminology (UWI)
- Department of Correctional Services appointment
- MSc Criminology (advantageous)
- Child safeguarding training
Market Trend
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