Justice & public safety
Probation / community supervision officer
Support and monitor people under community supervision and document progress against court requirements.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Related degree + agency requirements
Criminal justice and related study can support this route. Employers set education, screening and training requirements; look closely at the balance of casework, enforcement and rehabilitation.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Bachelor's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Southern Oregon University
Criminal Justice
Examine crime, justice institutions and public service through a social-science degree.
Ask: How can internships help me compare community supervision, law enforcement and other justice roles?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Western Oregon University
Criminal Justice
Study the justice system, crime and its social context through an interdisciplinary bachelor’s route.
Ask: Which placements would let me learn about justice work beyond television portrayals?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Would I enjoy casework that combines public accountability with helping people make changes?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $40.83. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 1,341 jobs in 2024 to 1,415 in 2034. The projected 1,206 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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