Job Title: Assistant Probation Officer
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Salary Range: £55,626.26 to £64,466.07
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date: 09/02/2026
Job Overview
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? The Jersey Probation and After-Care Service (JPACS) is seeking an Assistant Probation Officer to play a key role in supporting the delivery of justice and rehabilitation on the Island.
This is a varied and rewarding role, primarily focused on supporting the Community Service scheme, which provides an effective alternative to custody and delivers real benefits to the community. You will also contribute to core probation work, including attending Court, helping to inform sentencing decisions and support positive outcomes for clients.
What you’ll do
- Support the day-to-day operation and development of the Community Service scheme, including supervising placements and coordinating activities.
- Attend Court to provide advice and information to sentencers.
- Supervise clients subject to probation and community service orders.
- Contribute to programmes that reduce reoffending.
What we’re looking for
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, courts, and community partners.
- A commitment to rehabilitation and public protection.
- The role involves weekend working - You must be able to work up to four weekend sessions a month as part of the normal schedule.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in people’s lives and the wider community. JPACS offers a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to contribute to innovative justice solutions.
For more information, please call Andy Le Marrec, Community Service Manager, on 441900.
Job Purpose
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Jersey Public Service Careers
Across the Jersey Public Service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wide range of opportunities—working with recognised experts across teams, learning new skills, and developing their careers. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives, creating a richer, more varied environment where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.
To maintain the highest standards of public service, we have a rigorous screening process, to ensure candidates align with our values, skills, and professional requirements. This helps us create a trusted, capable workforce that can deliver excellence and safeguard our community.
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