Is this program right for you?
If you want to make a real difference in your community and support adults under supervision, this course can help you get started.
Delivered online, it introduces the work of probation officers in B.C., the challenges they face, and the strategies that help them succeed. You’ll learn about the role’s responsibilities, the supervision model used in B.C., and how probation officers contribute to safer communities.
Completing this course is one of the requirements for applying to become an adult probation officer with BC Corrections.
- Members of the public interested in becoming an adult probation officer in B.C.
- Individuals preparing to meet the minimum requirements for a probation officer position with BC Corrections.
Program strengths
- Meets one of the requirements to apply for a probation officer position in B.C.
- Fully online for flexible learning.
- Clear overview of the probation officer’s role and responsibilities.
- Insight into real-world challenges and strategies for success.
- Practical knowledge that supports a career in community corrections.
Further details about the role is available on the Probation Officer Career page.
In this course, you will:
- Learn about the B.C. Community Corrections Division and its client supervision model.
- Understand the key areas where probation officers work and their core responsibilities.
- Explore the service model adopted by BC Corrections.
- Identify common challenges in the role and ways to address them.
This knowledge will prepare you for the next steps toward a career in adult probation work.
CORR-1000 is a 5-week online course (primarily asynchronous), requiring approximately 14 hours (2-3 hours per week) to complete. The course includes weekly online discussion posts and an in-person/virtual visit to an Adult Probation Office.
TUITION
Domestic: $310.81
International: $932.43
Students looking to complete JIBC's Adult Probation Officer course can register online for the next available course offering.
Q: What is the cost of the prerequisite course?
A: Please visit the CORR 1000: The Adult Probation Officer page for the current course fee (domestic and international tuition).
Q: If I get hired as a probation officer, will I receive reimbursement towards the cost of CORR1000: The Adult Probation Officer course?
A: Regular and auxiliary employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement through regional offices following a successful six-month performance review.
Q: How long does the prerequisite course remain valid?
A: CORR1000: The Adult Probation Officer prerequisite course does not have a defined expiry date. In cases where more than three years have passed since the applicant has completed the course, the hiring manager undertakes an informal assessment of the applicant’s familiarity with the role of an adult probation officer in consultation with the regional director.
Q: Can a prospective employee be exempted from taking the prerequisite course?
A: Yes, applicants who meet the following criteria are exempt from the Corr1000 requirement.
- Candidates who have previously worked as a probation officer, probation officer 14 or administrative support in a community corrections office in BC for a period of at least three months,
- Candidates who have worked as an adult probation officer in another Canadian jurisdiction, or as a youth probation officer in BC, within the previous two years, for a period of at least three months; or
- Candidates who have completed a practicum term of at least 140 hours in a BC community corrections office, as part of a post-secondary diploma or degree program.
- Other exemption may be considered in in certain locations. Contact the local manager of a specific location to inquire.
Q: What is the salary range of adult probation officers?
A: Current compensation/salary ranges of adult probation officers can be found here, under “work environment and compensation.”
Q: What are other benefits available to adult probation officers?
A: Adult probation officers enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health/dental/benefits package, 35-hour full-time work weeks, flexible and modified work schedules, partial remote work opportunities, on-the-job training, BC Student Loan forgiveness, scholarship opportunities, professional development opportunities, and leadership training.
Q: Are there any current adult probation officer jobs/postings available?
A: Current career opportunities can be found on the BC Public Service Website. Applicants will be required to create an account to view and apply to current positions.
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions about a specific job posting or general questions about the role of adult probation officers?
A: You may choose to contact the local manager of an adult probation office directly. If you decide to contact a local manager directly, please make sure to explain who you are and why you are calling. You can find the contact information for adult probation offices at the office directory or office location map.
If you have a question regarding a specific job posting on the BC Public Service Website, please contact the local manager listed within the job positing.