South East Consortium: Becoming a Probation Officer



Becoming a Probation Officer > Introduction


		Introduction

	How to apply

	The work of a Probation Officer

	Hear from offenders

	Professional organisations and trade unions

	The aims of the National Probation Service for England and Wales

		Protecting the public.

		Reducing re-offending.

		The proper punishment of offenders in the community.

		Ensuring offenders' awareness of the effects of crime on the victims of crime and the public.

		Rehabilitation of offenders.

map of the UK showing the South East


	For further details of the five Probation Areas see Areas we cover.

Becoming a Probation Officer



		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)

Do you want to protect the public reduce re-offending, assist victims of crime, manage risk, enforce court sentences

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