Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Probation Officer Trainee
$47,603 to $64,143 a year
Posted until October 2, 2026 · posted August 3, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
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From ≈ $22.89 an hour · $1,831 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $5.89/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$1,825 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 7.6 subway rides ($3 fare).
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What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in sociology, law, psychology, education, social work, criminology, rehabilitation counseling, counseling, guidance, or related courses that cover contemporary, cultural, social or psychological issues.
License Requirement A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Peace Officer Status
Eligibility for Peace Officer status must be maintained for the duration of employment.
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The work
What the job is.
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Fieldwork or outdoors
“The Probation Officer Trainees under close supervision, receive a course of training and performs beginning level professional work for the purpose of acquiring knowledge, skill and competence in the field of probation work.”
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The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision.
Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory.
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Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.
The Department is recruiting Probation Officer Trainees for the Divisions of Adult and Juvenile Operations.
The Probation Officer Trainees under close supervision, receive a course of training and performs beginning level professional work for the purpose of acquiring knowledge, skill and competence in the field of probation work. The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conducts court ordered investigations of criminal offense(s) to obtain detailed information about the offense, the offender's legal, economic and psycho-social history and the impact of the offense on the complainant/victim.
- Prepares and submits written reports and recommendations using available technology.
- Supervises probationers and provides supportive casework/counseling services.
- Refers probationers to social, governmental and community agencies and to other entities which
- may assist in their rehabilitation.
- Makes home visits to probationers and performs other field work.
- Corresponds with and visits relatives, community agencies and employers to ensure that probationers are adhering to the conditions of probation.
- Prepares and maintains case records using available technology.
- May be assigned to specialized units.
- Operates a motor vehicle.
- May be required to carry a firearm for certain assignment
*Selected candidates will be assigned within the five boroughs based upon the needs of the Department.
*Maximum salary is not guaranteed.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City residency is not required, however, you must reside in New York State.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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