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How to Become a Juvenile Probation Officer

1) The first step is to get a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work, or a related field. This is generally the minimum education requirement to work as a juvenile probation officer.
2) Other requirements (age, experience, etc.) vary from state to state as well as from one employer to another. Check with the the employers in the states where you want to work to find out their specific requirements.
3) While getting your degree, volunteer or get a part time job working in a group home, juvenile residential facility, detention center, or probation department. (Getting your degree online can provide you with a flexible schedule so you can work and go to school at the same time)

Juvenile Probation Officer's Job Description

As a juvenile probation officer, you will be responsible for providing probationary supervision to juveniles on probation or parole as so ordered by the courts. You will make visits to the juveniles home on a regular basis to insure that they are in compliance with the Juvenile Court Order. You will assist in their rehabilitation by meeting with these youths and their families to conduct social histories and assessments. Based on your findings and observations, you will write reports that include recommendations for for the Juvenile Court as to how they should proceed with the individual at hand.

Juvenile Probation Officers Duties

Listed below are specific duties and responsibilities of a Juvenile Probation Officer. Please note that the duties may vary depending upon your education and experience.

• Provide supervision and case management of a child that has been placed on probation, parole, conditional release, etc.
• Maintain and update case files on all delinquent youth in accordance with the Department of Juvenile Justice standards
• Prepares and delivers reports to the court with recommendations for the treatment of the juvenile
• Meets with youth, family, school, and other agencies on a regular basis to ensure compliance
• Schedules drug testing, searches of the juvenile's room and property
• Develops a supportive relationship with the youth and serves as a role model
• Makes sure that all of the youths obligations to the court are met (community service, fines, court appearances, etc)
• Ensures that any juvenile is held accountable for violations by imposing sanctions or filing probation violations
• Updates the judicial system on the youth's progress
• Performs other duties expected of them depending on specific job title

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Juvenile Probation Officer Salary and Job Outlook

The pay you can expect to make as a juvenile probation officer can vary depending upon your education and experience. According to Indeed.com, the average salary for a Juvenile Probation Officer in April 2008 is $41,000 a year. According to the Bureau of Labor and statistics, the job outlook for juvenile probation officers is excellent and is predicted to grow as fast as the average for other job opportunities until the year 2016. There is potential to make more money in this field as your career progresses and as you pursue higher education.

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Bachelor Degree Programs for a Juvenile Probation Officer Career

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University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix's Criminal Justice and Psychology bachelor degree programs will help you meet the requirements for a juvenile probation or parole officer career. University of Phoenix offers online and campus based degree options that fit your schedule. University of Phoenix is the largest university in North America. Request free information from their programs today!

BS in Psychology
BS in Criminal Justice

South University: Online

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

American InterContinental University:

BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
Associates - Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Special Populations

Eastern Kentucky University Online:

Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies

Kaplan University:

BSCJ - Juvenile Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Corrections
BSCJ - Homeland Security

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Kaplan University:

Master's in CJ - Corrections
MSCJ - Law
MSCJ - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
MSCJ - Policing
MSCJ - Leadership / Executive Management

Liberty University Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Lincoln College Online:

BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Ashford University: Ashford University will provide you with the education you need to become a Juvenile Probation Officer. Start your future in probation today by requesting free information.

BA Sociology
BA Psychology
BA in Social Sciences - Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
M.S. in Psychology - various related programs

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University of the Rockies:

Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies

Bryant & Stratton College : Bryant & Stratton College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the six regional accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice