Midlands Consortium: Becoming a Probation Officer



Becoming a Probation Officer > Introduction


		Introduction

	How to apply

	The work of a Probation Officer

	Hear from offenders

	Professional organisations and trade unions

People like you work in Probation

	The aims of the National Probation Service for England and Wales

		Protecting the public

		Reducing re-offending

		The proper punishment of offenders in the community

		Ensuring offenders' awareness of the effects of crime on the victims of crime and the public

		Rehabilitation of offenders

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	Valuing diversity The Midlands Consortium, acting on behalf of its constituent probation areas, values the diversity which exists in all of our communities and aspires to this being reflected in our workforce and is dedicated to promoting equality, fairness and respect.

Becoming a Probation Officer

This section details how you can become a Probation Officer.

The National Offender Management Service is currently reviewing the qualification framework, training curriculum and recruitment for all staff involved in Offender Management and Interventions.

Once information connected to any recruitment in 2009 is available, we will display it on this website.

If you would like information of other career opportunities within the National Probation Service please contact your local Probation Area/Trust Head Office. See Areas we cover.

For a quick overview of the justice system we recommend you visit the Ministry of Justice website.