Probation Officers, Parole Officers and Related Occupations

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Probation officers monitor the conduct and behaviour of criminal offenders serving probation terms. Parole officers monitor the reintegration of criminal offenders serving the remainder of sentences while conditionally released into the community on parole. Classification officers assess inmates and develop rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders who are incarcerated in correctional facilities. 

Outlook

Undetermined

Wage

Low: $31.87
Median: $40.00
High: $48.08

Training

  • A master's degree in social work, criminology, psychology or other related social science discipline may be required.

Places of Employment

Federal and provincial governments, in the community, and in correctional facilities.

Regulated

No