

Becoming a Probation Officer > Introduction


		Introduction

	Probation Qualifications Framework

	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 new Probation Qualifications Framework provides work-based pathways to qualify as either a Probation Services' Officer (PSO) or as Probation Officer (PO). The former is a new mandatory qualification for PSOs appointed after April 2010 and is optional for existing PSOs. The PO qualifications, provide eligiblity to apply for Probation Officer Posts and replace the Dip Probation Studies from April 2010.
Find out more about the Probation Qualifications Framework

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.

‘Achieving Through People'

The people management strategy of The National Probation Service 2002-2007 sets out how the National Probation Service attracts and retains the best people, ensuring a workforce that is well motivated, well led and highly professional
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Skills For Justice is the national body which awards the diploma.

For more about NVQs visit the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority website.