Probation Officer
Department of Correctional Services officer — supervises offenders on probation, prepares pre-sentence reports, and supports rehabilitation.
Typical Salary
J$2.2M
to J$4.5M per year
Open Roles
120+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Critical justice function
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Career Paths
Probation Assistant→Probation Officer→Senior Probation Officer→Chief Probation Officer
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2.2MSenior: J$4.5M
Key Skills
Risk assessment
Case management
Pre-sentence reports
Community supervision
Counselling
Reintegration planning
Court liaison
Record keeping
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Social Work, Criminology, or Psychology
- DCS induction training
Preferred
- MSc Social Work or Criminology
- CIPS / NASW membership
Professional Qualifications
- Department of Correctional Services appointment
- Social Work registration
- In-service corrections training
Market Trend
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