How to become a Probation Officer in the state of Pennsylvania

You will need to first earn a college. Which is usually a bachelor's or master's degree. Depending on employers they may require a work experience of 1-2 years. Majoring in criminal justice, social work, psychology, counseling will be the best to study in.  may begin looking for a hiring department.

You then may begin looking for a hiring department and may start the hiring process. You do want to make sure you fulfill the general requirements. The general requirements vary in every states. Most states require you to be 21 years of age through 37 years of age when first applying. Passing a criminal background check, drug test, physical and mental health exams are also required. Recent hired Probation Officers must complete the training program that is sponsored by the government. If you are wondering the training consists of a few weeks in classroom instruction. You also will go through in state codes, court probation procedures and pass a certification test. Also, there may be a week or weeks of basic officer and firearm training. This is depending on the state.

A reminder: is some Probation Officer's possibly have to complete education course occasionally throughout their careers. * It is very important to be up to date with job requirements and new information so you are doing your job right.

Key Skills in the field are: communication, critical thinking, sound judgment and organization.