Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
SOC Code: 21-1092 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $108,451 | $120,973 | $133,494 | $146,016 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $96,325 | $110,885 | $125,424 | $139,984 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,486 | $112,278 | $125,070 | $137,862 |
| Modesto, CA | $84,781 | $101,899 | $119,038 | $136,157 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $85,925 | $101,691 | $117,437 | $133,203 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $86,840 | $102,253 | $117,686 | $133,099 |
| Vallejo, CA | $89,378 | $103,168 | $116,958 | $130,749 |
| Salinas, CA | $76,211 | $94,286 | $112,362 | $130,437 |
| Merced, CA | $70,595 | $89,898 | $109,221 | $128,523 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $87,173 | $99,965 | $112,778 | $125,570 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 | |
| Active Learning | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Law and Government | 4.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 4.3 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Psychology | 4.1 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.0 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.6 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 88.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.4% |
| Some college | 1.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
- Write reports describing offenders' progress.
- Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
- Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
- Gather information about offenders' backgrounds by talking to offenders, their families and friends, and other people who have relevant information.
- Develop liaisons and networks with other parole officers, community agencies, correctional institutions, psychiatric facilities, and aftercare agencies to plan for helping offenders with life adjustments.
- Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
- Provide offenders or inmates with assistance in matters concerning detainers, sentences in other jurisdictions, writs, and applications for social assistance.
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