Probation Officer Trainee chez Suffolk County NY

The Suffolk County Probation Department is currently seeking candidates for the role of Probation Officer Trainee.

Please Do Not Apply Here

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Last Filing Date To Register For The Exam: November 21, 2025

• The Written Test/Exam Will Take Place: December 20, 2025

Application Fee: $125

• Application fee waivers are available

• Veteran’s credits available

• Military make-up exam for qualified veterans

SALARY INFORMATION:

1st year Salary: $45,388 + night differential pay + benefits + overtime

2nd year: $72,167 + night differential pay + benefits + overtime

14th year (Top Step): $97,849 + night differential pay + benefits + overtime

To be considered for the "Probation Officer Trainee" role, candidates must proceed to the following link:

https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx

Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.

NOTE: The exam is "Probation Officer Trainee"

Please Proceed As Follows:

• Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area, "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"

• In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"

• Complete all questions and proceed as requested

POSITION DETAILS

• This is a one-year traineeship used to appoint individuals to an entry-level Probation Officer position.

• Under direct supervision, an employee in this class assists in the performance of professional probation work related to the Intake, Investigation and Supervision functions in the Probation Department.

• Trainees receive continuous on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited professional nature.

• The term of probation is one (1) year, during which time incumbents will be required to satisfactorily complete a supervised in-service training program regarding the investigation, supervision, coaching and counseling duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer.

• All work receives close and continuing supervision by superiors through consultations and observations of office and field activities.

• Upon successful completion of the one (1) year traineeship, the incumbent achieves permanent competitive status as a Probation Officer without further examination.

• A Probation Officer Trainee is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties.

**Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree* or higher, including at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences.

NOTES: 

Social science includes areas of study concerned with humans living in relation to other humans in a social environment such as anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. 

Behavioral science is a subset of social science characterized by observation of the behavior of living organisms and focused on human social behavior such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, gerontology, human behavior, social work/social welfare and vocational rehabilitation.

*Please attach to the application a copy of your college transcript(s) which must have your name, college name, and date of graduation printed on it by the institution.  Grade reports, incomplete transcripts and other similar documents are unacceptable.

NOTE: 

The probationary period will be one (1) year, in accordance with this specification and Suffolk County CS Rule 14.2 defining the Probationary Term for Traineeships, prevailing over Rule 14.3 Promotion for other than Law Enforcement Positions.

Necessary Special Requirements

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Candidates must be a United States Citizen at the time of appointment. There will be a qualifying psychological evaluation. There will be a qualifying medical evaluation. Candidates will be required to successfully complete the State Requirements of Peace Officer Training and Firearms Training as per New York State Criminal Procedure Law, § 2.30.

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Medical/physical evaluation - As the needs of the service require, candidates who pass the written test will be called for a qualifying medical/physical evaluation.  (Medical and physical fitness standards appear on page 4 of this announcement.)

Personality/psychological evaluation – As the needs of the service require, candidates who pass the written test will be called for a qualifying personality/psychological evaluation.

Note:  The medical/physical and personality/psychological standards are subject to change without notice to candidates.  Failure or failure to appear as scheduled for any of these tests or evaluations will result in the elimination of a candidate’s application from further consideration for purposes of this competition.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Postuler maintenant