I am currently studying , taking criminal justice classes & future on becoming a juvenile probation officer I'm super excited I've always wanted to be a cop or probation ever since I was 8 now that I am in the age to do it my dreams are coming true little by little I am highly enjoying the classes ! Wish me luck 😊!!
My advise to you is to not work for l a county probation. Too many staff getting hurt in the juvenile institutions. Management is pulling field staff out of the offices and forcing them to work outside of their field duties. It is a good job and the pay is good too however the dept is losing staff by the hundreds because of this.
Very valuable information in this video! It's important to shed light on what probation officers really do. We're not out here trying to lock people up, we're trying to help.
I have an interview tomorrow for a probation officer. I have the education and some past experience however I am very nervous going in. I can say this video honestly gave me very good insight into what is needed to know before going in. Thank you so much for your help and your information brother. Please continue to share your information to people like me.
This is interesting. I'm finishing up my bachelor degree in Criminal Justice. I want to be a Juvenile Probation Officer. Yes adults needs help too, but if we start with our youth, we can help many generations. I can't wait to start everything. First step finishing school. Good luck everyone.
I'm in the state of Ohio I'm seeing a lot of classification specialist jobs , they prefer a four-year degree which I'm working on but I have a two year degree in criminal justice
I am really wanting to become a probation officer in California. I am working on my bachelors degree right now in psychology and going to start volunteering at a ymca in an underprivileged City to gain some experience with some at risk youth children. My question is this. I made a giant out of character mistake a while back and got arrested for petty theft , since it was a first offense I was able to do a diversion program to avoid it going on my record. Since it didn’t go on my record can the future police department I apply to see this arrest since I got booked? Or how does that work. That was my biggest confusion when I did the diversion program to avoid it going on my record is that since my finger prints were taken can’t future employers access an arrest report? I just really hope that mistake didn’t cost me a much desired career that I know I can be great at.
I think you are doing the right thing by volunteering to enhance your resume when it comes time to interview in the any criminal justice field. Also take every opportunity offered for free training within the various agencies or not for profits in which you spend your time. Sometimes they offer quite a bit. In regards to your question on your criminal records status, it is state specific. It sounds like it would not be visible, but the best way to know for sure is have a police agency (friendly cop or dispatcher) run a national criminal justice records search and see if anything shows up. Sometimes the agencies that you volunteer, want to run a check. You could be up front with the YMCA people and when they run your check, just see if anything shows up. Your question is difficult because every state is different in how they report arrests and convictions. Let me put it this way, I would be able to hire you as long as it wasn't a felony.
Look on line for the state department of corrections, probation division in your particular state. Every state has a different set of policies and rules so to get correct answers, find your jurisdiction and go from there.
Hi DonnaAll of my officers have a B.A. in a social science field. I think any four year college degree would work if you had some volunteer work in a community treatment program. Think YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Exchange Club, CASA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, etc. Good Luck!
Hi my name is Sata. I have a dual degree in international relations and psychology. I have taught ESL to speakers of other languages. I am now a case manager working in the mental health homeless population. And I would like to get into probation. I’ve done a lot of community service work and I don’t know what to do next? Can you help me?
Hi Sata. It sounds like you have a good background for either juvenile or adult probation services. Having a second language is valuable to the office, as is having experience with working with clients struggling with mental illness and the systems around it. I am very partial to applicants that have a good experience with volunteering in the community also. It shows drive and also helps you to make appropriate referrals in the community for your clients. Check the state website wherever you live for openings, if you can't find that, just go to a local probation office and ask how can you apply. They should be helpful as many of us have reached retirement age and are moving out!
Jonathan coleman it varies. Different states have different requirements. In california you can get a job interview as long as you pass the state's probation officers written exam and have a bachelors in any degree.
+Dee Mccann I would say that would depend on the state you are applying in. In Missouri a four year degree in the social sciences (social work, psychology, criminal justice), but I have known good officers with teaching degrees, history political science, etc. One of my newest officers has a chemistry degree and about five years experience working with at risk kids while in college.
Hi I’m thinking of being a probation officer and I’m a psych major is it possible to be a probation officer with just a bachelor degree or would master be necessary?
For starting level positions a bachelor degree is usually required in criminal justice or a related field, which psychology would be one of them. I would also volunteer, do an internship, or somehow gain experience working with people either juveniles or adults in some capacity so you could discuss your capacities of handling stressful situations during an interview. Top grades are not enough. Hold off on that masters degree because many state agencies offer tuition reimbursement. Let them pay for your graduate degrees. My state paid for my masters degree and all but the dissertation hours toward my doctorate.
I'm currently pursuing a B.A. in Sociology at California State University, Northridge and will be graduating May 2017. I wanted to know, is there any requirements before becoming a Juvenile probation officer? like being a peace officer or csn i become a Juvenile probation officer right after graduation? also is there a type of physical and academic tests? any advice and tips will help!! thank you.
+armando munoz My suggestion to you is the same to all my university students. Get some volunteer hours in with courts, treatment providers, boys and girls club, YMCA, etc well before you apply. If you already do this, then be able to articulate in an interview how you handle yourself with at risk children. I have many graduates in sociology and criminal justice apply for officer jobs with good grades and university club and fraternity resumes, but they have never worked with children. I don't hire them. It is not cost effective to find out two years into their training that they can't handle the stress, fatigue, and hopelessness that you experience day in and day out in juvenile court. There are successes, but there are many more failures. However, I have had a very satisfying 32 year career and I am looking forward to more, Monday morning (tomorrow) as we staff cases and prepare for court this week. All states are different regarding the entry requirements. I would get on line and search your state, or go find a juvenile officer and ask some questions. Your sociology department ought to have some alumni information available. Go find an alumni from your college in the field you are interested, and ask them a list of your prepared questions. You might be surprised by their cooperation, or you might have to seek out someone else, but it is a good job seeking practice. By your name, I am guessing you have a Latina background. That should help you and make you valuable to the right agency. We need much more diversity in the field. One more bit of advice: Don't stop with your BA. Once you get hired, let your state or department pay for your MA or MS degree so you have a back door in case the job gets too unbearable. Many times in my career, it was good to know that I had the ability to find work at a community college teaching. Now, with a PhD, I teach at two different universities AND am still a juvenile officer. Teaching part time and examining the research in the field has kept me relevant even though I am old and worn out! Good luck to you!
armando munoz you're way better off getting into the LAPD, CHP, LASD, CDCR, that's where the money is at. In my opinion probation isn't where the money is at, especially for requiring a four year degree, plenty of other jobs in law enforcement that pay more.
I'm going on my senior year of criminal justice degree. I'm texas at UTSA but I'm planning on moving with my father in nevada. Will they take my degree in another state?
Yes! As a matter of fact my degrees are in another state than the one I work. Your resume should have a college transcript attached. In your interview, make sure you have already read some of the laws of Nevada. They will have different names for many of the agencies and departments. You will look like you did your research if you don't mix Texas up with Nevada. Good luck to you.
Hi I’m thinking of being a probation officer and I’m a psych major is it possible to be a probation officer with just a bachelor degree or would master be necessary?
I'm looking into being a probation officer, do I just need a bachelor's degree in criminal justice to be a probation officer or do i need another set of education?
Hi Bree. You would probably need a BA or BS degree form a university (on line programs at state universities are popular too) in preferably criminal justice or some other social science discipline. I have had really good probation officers with other degrees in chemistry, speech therapy, religion, history (me), art, etc.; that had other complimentary experience. Examples of those would be volunteer work for Prison Ministries, Salvation Army, Court Advocates (CASA), Big Brother Big Sister, Police Citizens Committees and volunteer work in prisons. I am probably forgetting many more. The work is hard and successes are rare, so being able to say at an interview that you have dipped your toe in the field and understand that "helping" people or being a "crime fighter" are just archetypes and not the reality, would be a plus!
@@Essays4College bro the U.S is Strict on crime. There are so many ways to get in trouble here. But we do have the constitution but that shit gets broken all the time and the Judges and Prosecuting attorneys are corrupt, so you have to appeal to higher courts which costs thousands and thousands of dollars
I am currently studying , taking criminal justice classes & future on becoming a juvenile probation officer I'm super excited I've always wanted to be a cop or probation ever since I was 8 now that I am in the age to do it my dreams are coming true little by little I am highly enjoying the classes ! Wish me luck 😊!!
Good luck to you!
Any luck
im here 4 years later doing the same thing for the same reason ! would love to hear from you and see how your journey has been and where you are now.
Give us an update. What r u up to nowadays?
My advise to you is to not work for l a county probation. Too many staff getting hurt in the juvenile institutions. Management is pulling field staff out of the offices and forcing them to work outside of their field duties. It is a good job and the pay is good too however the dept is losing staff by the hundreds because of this.
Dude looks like an older version of hank schrader from Breaking Bad
Alvin, Berleezys Bad Choice killed me, deadass😂
SIT AND SPIN hahahahaha
Omg that was my first thought, he even sounds like him.
@@SuperTossiepop All of us old, fat, white guys look and sound alike. It's all good ......
Very valuable information in this video! It's important to shed light on what probation officers really do. We're not out here trying to lock people up, we're trying to help.
Would you consider speaking to my on line criminal justice class at Ole Miss? I think my students could learn a lot from you.
I have an interview tomorrow for a probation officer. I have the education and some past experience however I am very nervous going in. I can say this video honestly gave me very good insight into what is needed to know before going in. Thank you so much for your help and your information brother. Please continue to share your information to people like me.
Good luck! Tell your clients the truth always, even if the news is bad. They will respect you more.
i have an interview for chief of probation officer on tomorrow. what questons i watch out for
How’d it go
A great and fully committed probation officer.
This is interesting. I'm finishing up my bachelor degree in Criminal Justice. I want to be a Juvenile Probation Officer. Yes adults needs help too, but if we start with our youth, we can help many generations. I can't wait to start everything. First step finishing school. Good luck everyone.
Good luck to you, Miss Caitlyn!
@@rrhodes16 Thank you
I have an interview coming up for this position, thanks for the video.
MzTería Williams Did you get the job?
MzTería Williams did you get the job
How did it go
currently getting enrolled in school to go into criminal justice to be a probation officer
That is exciting 😁 hopefully you'll d joining the fam soon!
Is this a job description or an actual interview Q&A?
Hi Kristin! This was an interview of an actual juvenile probation officer, put together for an on line class I teach for University of Mississippi.
I'm in the state of Ohio I'm seeing a lot of classification specialist jobs , they prefer a four-year degree which I'm working on but I have a two year degree in criminal justice
great video
I am really wanting to become a probation officer in California. I am working on my bachelors degree right now in psychology and going to start volunteering at a ymca in an underprivileged City to gain some experience with some at risk youth children. My question is this. I made a giant out of character mistake a while back and got arrested for petty theft , since it was a first offense I was able to do a diversion program to avoid it going on my record. Since it didn’t go on my record can the future police department I apply to see this arrest since I got booked? Or how does that work. That was my biggest confusion when I did the diversion program to avoid it going on my record is that since my finger prints were taken can’t future employers access an arrest report? I just really hope that mistake didn’t cost me a much desired career that I know I can be great at.
I think you are doing the right thing by volunteering to enhance your resume when it comes time to interview in the any criminal justice field. Also take every opportunity offered for free training within the various agencies or not for profits in which you spend your time. Sometimes they offer quite a bit. In regards to your question on your criminal records status, it is state specific. It sounds like it would not be visible, but the best way to know for sure is have a police agency (friendly cop or dispatcher) run a national criminal justice records search and see if anything shows up. Sometimes the agencies that you volunteer, want to run a check. You could be up front with the YMCA people and when they run your check, just see if anything shows up. Your question is difficult because every state is different in how they report arrests and convictions. Let me put it this way, I would be able to hire you as long as it wasn't a felony.
I need to talk to a po how do I get in contact with someone
Look on line for the state department of corrections, probation division in your particular state. Every state has a different set of policies and rules so to get correct answers, find your jurisdiction and go from there.
I would like to become an probation officer, what are the courses that are required? Are there online courses....please let me know
Hi DonnaAll of my officers have a B.A. in a social science field. I think any four year college degree would work if you had some volunteer work in a community treatment program. Think YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Exchange Club, CASA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, etc. Good Luck!
Thank you so much
Fucking human trash
i took the LEE exam and put in for this back in October.. whats the process for this position and getting in? estimated time?
Hi my name is Sata. I have a dual degree in international relations and psychology. I have taught ESL to speakers of other languages. I am now a case manager working in the mental health homeless population. And I would like to get into probation. I’ve done a lot of community service work and I don’t know what to do next? Can you help me?
Hi Sata. It sounds like you have a good background for either juvenile or adult probation services. Having a second language is valuable to the office, as is having experience with working with clients struggling with mental illness and the systems around it. I am very partial to applicants that have a good experience with volunteering in the community also. It shows drive and also helps you to make appropriate referrals in the community for your clients. Check the state website wherever you live for openings, if you can't find that, just go to a local probation office and ask how can you apply. They should be helpful as many of us have reached retirement age and are moving out!
Randall Rhodes thank you. I will do that.
What degree do you need to do this job
criminal justice or psychology
Jonathan coleman it varies. Different states have different requirements. In california you can get a job interview as long as you pass the state's probation officers written exam and have a bachelors in any degree.
dudeyy399 Are you a probation officer? If so, do you have any study tips for the exam?
Jonathan Coleman - or sociology
Whats a hot sheet?
I don't know!
can somebody uploaded a run down on the job of classification specialist or program specialist in the Department of Corrections thank you very much
+Dee Mccann I would say that would depend on the state you are applying in. In Missouri a four year degree in the social sciences (social work, psychology, criminal justice), but I have known good officers with teaching degrees, history political science, etc. One of my newest officers has a chemistry degree and about five years experience working with at risk kids while in college.
Hi I’m thinking of being a probation officer and I’m a psych major is it possible to be a probation officer with just a bachelor degree or would master be necessary?
For starting level positions a bachelor degree is usually required in criminal justice or a related field, which psychology would be one of them. I would also volunteer, do an internship, or somehow gain experience working with people either juveniles or adults in some capacity so you could discuss your capacities of handling stressful situations during an interview. Top grades are not enough. Hold off on that masters degree because many state agencies offer tuition reimbursement. Let them pay for your graduate degrees. My state paid for my masters degree and all but the dissertation hours toward my doctorate.
I'm currently pursuing a B.A. in Sociology at California State University, Northridge and will be graduating May 2017. I wanted to know, is there any requirements before becoming a Juvenile probation officer? like being a peace officer or csn i become a Juvenile probation officer right after graduation? also is there a type of physical and academic tests?
any advice and tips will help!! thank you.
+armando munoz My suggestion to you is the same to all my university students. Get some volunteer hours in with courts, treatment providers, boys and girls club, YMCA, etc well before you apply. If you already do this, then be able to articulate in an interview how you handle yourself with at risk children. I have many graduates in sociology and criminal justice apply for officer jobs with good grades and university club and fraternity resumes, but they have never worked with children. I don't hire them. It is not cost effective to find out two years into their training that they can't handle the stress, fatigue, and hopelessness that you experience day in and day out in juvenile court. There are successes, but there are many more failures. However, I have had a very satisfying 32 year career and I am looking forward to more, Monday morning (tomorrow) as we staff cases and prepare for court this week. All states are different regarding the entry requirements. I would get on line and search your state, or go find a juvenile officer and ask some questions. Your sociology department ought to have some alumni information available. Go find an alumni from your college in the field you are interested, and ask them a list of your prepared questions. You might be surprised by their cooperation, or you might have to seek out someone else, but it is a good job seeking practice. By your name, I am guessing you have a Latina background. That should help you and make you valuable to the right agency. We need much more diversity in the field. One more bit of advice: Don't stop with your BA. Once you get hired, let your state or department pay for your MA or MS degree so you have a back door in case the job gets too unbearable. Many times in my career, it was good to know that I had the ability to find work at a community college teaching. Now, with a PhD, I teach at two different universities AND am still a juvenile officer. Teaching part time and examining the research in the field has kept me relevant even though I am old and worn out! Good luck to you!
+Randall Rhodes thank you so much!!!!
+Randall Rhodes Great advice...
armando munoz you're way better off getting into the LAPD, CHP, LASD, CDCR, that's where the money is at. In my opinion probation isn't where the money is at, especially for requiring a four year degree, plenty of other jobs in law enforcement that pay more.
I'm going on my senior year of criminal justice degree. I'm texas at UTSA but I'm planning on moving with my father in nevada. Will they take my degree in another state?
Yes! As a matter of fact my degrees are in another state than the one I work. Your resume should have a college transcript attached. In your interview, make sure you have already read some of the laws of Nevada. They will have different names for many of the agencies and departments. You will look like you did your research if you don't mix Texas up with Nevada. Good luck to you.
Thank you so much my friend for all the information. Good luck in all your endeavors.
Hi I’m thinking of being a probation officer and I’m a psych major is it possible to be a probation officer with just a bachelor degree or would master be necessary?
I'm looking into being a probation officer, do I just need a bachelor's degree in criminal justice to be a probation officer or do i need another set of education?
Hi Bree. You would probably need a BA or BS degree form a university (on line programs at state universities are popular too) in preferably criminal justice or some other social science discipline. I have had really good probation officers with other degrees in chemistry, speech therapy, religion, history (me), art, etc.; that had other complimentary experience. Examples of those would be volunteer work for Prison Ministries, Salvation Army, Court Advocates (CASA), Big Brother Big Sister, Police Citizens Committees and volunteer work in prisons. I am probably forgetting many more. The work is hard and successes are rare, so being able to say at an interview that you have dipped your toe in the field and understand that "helping" people or being a "crime fighter" are just archetypes and not the reality, would be a plus!
Randall Rhodes okay thank you for your help!
The U.S. is too soft on crime.
Lol you haven't ever lived in the US have you?
@@perma45ACP Why do you say that?
@@Essays4College bro the U.S is Strict on crime. There are so many ways to get in trouble here. But we do have the constitution but that shit gets broken all the time and the Judges and Prosecuting attorneys are corrupt, so you have to appeal to higher courts which costs thousands and thousands of dollars
@@Essays4College look bro I know child molesters who barely get time, you get caught selling weed in The U.S 2-3 times and you go to prison
@@Essays4College for 5 plus years