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The skills and qualities we are looking for:

- ability to relate to others
- working as part of a team
- working with people
- communication skills - oral and written
- planning and organising
- self management and use of feedback
- motivation and commitment
- values
- openness to new ideas
- problem solving skills
 How to apply

The closing date for the 2008 recruitment drive for Trainee Probation Officers has now passed.

The National Offender Management Service is currently reviewing the qualification framework and training curriculum for all staff involved in Offender Management and Interventions. Once information is available, we will display it on this website.

If you would like information on other jobs within the National Probation Service please contact your local Probation area headquarters.

2008 recruitment brochure

This brochure from the 2008 recruitment drive can be downloaded for general information purposes only, and note should be made that dates detailed within may not be applicable.
Download Brochure PDF (900k)

Trainee Probation Officers undertake a two-year training programme to achieve the qualification of Diploma in Probation Studies. This comprises of a BA (Hons) degree in Community Justice Studies and a Level 4 NVQ in Community Justice (Working with Offending Behaviour).


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