Probation Officer 1 Trainee

Salary: $50,096

Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Position Summary:

This is a one-year traineeship used to appoint individuals to an entrylevel Probation Officer 1 position in a probation department responsible for the care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which require them to meet certain standards of conduct. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is responsible for participating in a continuous in-service training program regarding the investigative, supervision, counseling and coaching duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer 1 and, under close and on-going supervision, performs such duties and exercises such responsibilities in a limited nature. Probation Officer 1 Trainee work is performed under the direct supervision of a probation professional. Upon successful completion of the one-year traineeship the incumbent is appointed to the position of Probation Officer 1 or specified parenthetical without further examination. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. The incumbent performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences.
• Where required, possession of a current driver’s license or the ability to otherwise meet the transportation requirements of the position.