Make Every Moment Matter.
Meaningful work. County benefits. Professional growth. A career with purpose.
A career with Monroe County Probation is more than a job in public safety. It is an opportunity to guide people through difficult moments, connect families with resources, and help create safer, stronger communities.
Why Probation?
Probation professionals work at the intersection of public safety, social services, and the court system. They investigate cases, supervise adults and young people, connect individuals with treatment and community resources, support victims, and help people build more stable futures.
No two cases are the same, and no two days are exactly alike.
Monroe County describes its probation work as including supervision, court investigations, victim services, family court diversion, and specialized programs. Probation officers also counsel and coach individuals to help change behaviors and reduce the likelihood of future involvement in the justice system.
What you could do
Investigate and Report
Interview individuals, review records, assess circumstances, and prepare recommendations that help courts make informed decisions.
Guide and Support
Build professional relationships, encourage accountability, and help individuals identify the steps needed to move forward.
Connect People with Resources
Coordinate access to mental health care, substance-use treatment, education, employment, and other community services.
Protect the Community
Monitor compliance, address risks, support victims, and work with courts, law enforcement agencies, and community partners.
Find Your Place in Probation
- Probation Assistant
- Support officers and department operations through interviews, screenings, case processing, court coordination, file management, and other supervision-related responsibilities. This position is not classified as a peace officer.
- Probation Officer Trainee
- Build your knowledge and experience through a structured, one-year traineeship. Employees receive ongoing training and perform probation duties under direct supervision. After successful completion, the trainee may be appointed as a Probation Officer without an additional examination.
- Probation Officer
- Manage cases involving adults or young people, conduct investigations, provide supervision, work with the courts and help individuals make meaningful changes.
- Specialized and Leadership Roles
- Develop experience in specialized units, community liaison work, supervision, training, program coordination, and departmental leadership.
*Available titles and minimum qualifications vary. Review each current announcement for its specific education, experience, residency, and Civil Service requirements.
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Build a Career and a Future
- Competitive Salary
- Uniform Allowance
- Two-week vacation bank growing to 17 days after two years of employment
- 40-hour personal time bank
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Generous Health Benefits
- Participation in the ‘New York State Employees’ Pension System and Deferred Compensation Plan
- Four weeks of parental leave for the birth of a child or adoption
Interested in a future career with Probation?
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Is this Career Right for You?
You may be a strong fit for probation work if you:
- Communicate clearly with people from many different backgrounds.
- Can balance empathy with accountability.
- Remain calm and professional in difficult situations.
- Think critically and make sound, well documented decisions.
- Are comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Want a career that combines public service, human services and public safety.
- Can manage detailed information while keeping sight of the person behind the case.
*Experience or education in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counseling, education or related fields may be relevant, depending on the position.
Over 120 Years of Service
The Monroe County Office of Probation-Community Corrections was the very first probation department in New York State, created on March 31, 1901. Although probation remains the oldest and most frequently used alternative to incarceration, the Monroe County OP-CC continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the community and Monroe County.
Your Career Can Change More Than Your Own Future.
Join a team working every day to strengthen families, support accountability, and create a safer Monroe County.