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Qualified Probation Officer - North Essex - East of EnglandMinistry of Justice

Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow Permanent, Full Time £37,238 - £44,520
Posted 19 May 2026 Closing date 16 November 2026

Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.

Summary

To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general the public by:

  • Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
  • Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
  • Contribute to the management of risk.
  • Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.

In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they undertake.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

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