I am thinking about a career as a probation officer, do I need a Bachelor's degree?

Question

Can someone tell me about how I can become a probation officer in the state of California? Perhaps someone who is currently working as one in this state. I think I need a BA in Criminal Justice, pc 832 and a core class for probation officers. Can I take pc 832 and the core class on my own, or does an agency have to send me there? What kind of money does one make in this career? What are the negatives of this job? What are the positives? How can I learn more about this profession before I plunge into it?

Answer 1

A Bachelor of Laws or Criminology will be the excellent courses to become a probation officer.