How Do You Become A Probation Officer In New York?
Probation officers in the state of New York work in one of 57 county probation departments. Each one of these county departments have jurisdiction to administer probation and the requirements for officers vary slightly county to county. There are several standardized requirements that any candidate should complete before contacting one of the departments and applying for a position as a probation officer (Reference 1). Study for the civil service exam for probation officers. The New York State Department of Civil Service provides a free test guide booklet which you can pick up in any Civil Service office or download for free on the Civil Service website (Resource 1). The test guide will help familiarize you with the test in addition to providing sample test questions. Wait for the results of the civil service exam. If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it. If you pass the exam, you can pursue a job as a probation officer. Contact the probation department in the county in which yo
