California Probation officers are diverse and highly educated
professionals with over 72% of probation officers identifying as
non-white, and 51% are women, the majority have four-year
degrees, and over half of probation departments have employed
former system-involved individuals.
California Probation is educated and trained to help protect
communities by carefully balancing justice-involved individuals’
need for accountability along with their need for the help and
hope required to safely leave the justice system
permanently.