Join NYC Probation

Why Work at DOP? If you are looking to pursue a meaningful career in criminal justice, social work, program management or community relations, the New York City Department of Probation has a wide range of exciting available positions. Every day the staff of New York City Probation helps to build stronger and safer communities by supervising people on probation and fostering opportunities for them to move out of the criminal justice system through meaningful education, employment, health services, family engagement, and community participation.

DOP is an equal opportunity employer. For Language Interpretation services please contact us via webform or call: 212-510-3875

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Probation Officer Job Description

Check back for the latest exam filing and information on how to become a New York City Probation Officer.

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DOP benefits package includes:

• Pension Plan and alternative retirement plan [401 (k), IRA]
• Health Plans: Choose from 11 plans
• Health Coverage and benefits for families including same-sex marriage and domestic partners
• Optical and dental coverage
• Flexible Spending Account Program
• Group long-term care insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• New York's College Savings Program
• TransitCheck
• Paid sick leave and annual leave
  
  

Workforce Diversity

DOP seeks to maintain a diverse workforce made up of individuals with a wide range of characteristics and experiences.

Diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, ability, and sexual orientation, are key components in recruiting staff to effectively serve the needs of people on probation and NYC communities.

Visit the NYC Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity page to learn more

The business of the New York City Department of Probation (DOP) is helping to build stronger and safer communities by supervising people on probation and fostering opportunities for them to move out of the criminal justice system through meaningful education, employment, health services, family engagement, and community participation.

The Department of Citywide Administration Services (DCAS) has the most up-to-date information on obtaining employment with the City of New York.

DOP is an equal opportunity employer.

55-a Program

Section 55-a of the New York State Civil Service Law allows a qualified person with a certified mental or physical disability to be hired into competitive civil service positions without having to take an exam.

For more information, visit the Department of Citywide Administrative Services website.

Internships

Visit our Internships and Volunteer Opportunities page to learn more and apply for an opportunity.