Parole and Probation Officers is in the Legal, Social, and Recreation Services Career Cluster. Work Setting Parole and probation officers divide their time between the office and the field. They either call or visit clients, law enforcement officials, and other specialists in the community. Officers may be exposed to risks which accompany working with people in of the correctional systems. Those who work in release centers may be on call 24 hours a day.
Wages vary according to training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. National Wages Pay varies with the worker's experience and scope of responsibility. Wages for probation officers in city and county governments vary with the population and the size of the budget. City and county pay scales tend to be somewhat lower than the state pay range. Most full-time parole and probation officers receive health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.