Prospects are good for those seeking promotion and progress can be fast. The salary data was collected in Oct 99 Salaries are higher in management grades - senior probation officer and above. Some districts offer car user allowance and child care vouchers. London jobs attract additional allowances. Working hours and conditions Typically includes mainly 9-5 possibly with some extra hours Work can be in an office, court or prisons, you will also visit clients in their homes.
Hours are often irregular but overtime is rare.
Offenders are often demanding, and sometimes abusive or hostile. Jobs are available in most areas Available mainly in large towns and only rarely in rural areas. Lifestyle implications Working with offenders can often be stressful but officers have some flexibility in arranging their working hours. Leave entitlement is also good. Career breaks and job-shares are possible.