Also known as: Adult Probation and Parole Officer, Adult Probation Officer, Attendance Officer, Community Corrections Specialist
You arrive at the county probation office in downtown Sacramento before 8 AM. The fluorescent lights hum as you boot up your desktop. You log into the state's secure case management system, *JusticeConnect*, and open your email. Dozens of messages await, from court clerks to treatment providers. You scan for urgent alerts and review your calendar, noting three client check-ins and an evening pre-sentence investigation report deadline.
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US average: +3.5%
7,900
per year (US)
93,700
in 2025 → 96,500 (2035)
Bachelor's degree
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This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.
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$66,270
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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