Probation Correctional Officer
Typical Duties
Probation Correctional Officer (PCO) Series
Supervise and instruct in-custody youth in doing vocational and recreational activities, meals, showers, rehabilitation and counseling programs
- Ensure the security and safety of youth
- Evaluate, and report on the conduct, needs, and progress of youth
- Counsel youth showing behavioral, emotional, or school problems
- Transport youth to various appointments and activities
- Write incident, shift, screening committee, and release reports
- Search facilities and youth for contraband
- Enforce regulations and policies
- Testify in court as necessary
PCO I
$24.94 – $30.40 Hourly
$51,883.73 – $63,256.96 Annually
Advance to PCO II within 12 months upon completion of probationary period
PCO II
$27.55 – $33.57 Hourly
$57,293.60 – $69,825.60 Annually
Advance to PCO III after working two years at the PCO II level
PCO III
$30.41 – $37.06 Hourly
$63,256.96 – $77,092.08 Annually
Education/Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that provides appropriate skill and knowledge is qualifying
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Equivalent of two years of college with major coursework in behavioral or social science or criminology
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Two years of increasingly responsible public contact work
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans are available
- Retirement plans, including disability and death benefits
- 12 paid holidays and one personal holiday
- Two to five weeks of vacation based on years of service
- Deferred Compensation
Career Incentive Pay:
Eligible employees will receive a cumulative percentage increase to their base rate of pay at key service milestones:
- Bilingual Pay Upon Qualification
- Firearm Pay: 3%
Years of Service | Incentive | Cumulative Rate |
5 | 3% | 3% |
10 | 2% | 5% |
15 | 3% | 8% |
20 | 2% | 10% |