Probation Officer Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Criminal Justice Specialist I - VP I

  • State of Illinois
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Prefers two years of experience working with grant programs that deliver social service programming....

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Probation Officer (Post Conviction)

  • United States Courts
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Court Name/Organization Louisiana Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services Location Hammond, Houma, New Orleans, LA Opening and Closing Dates 02/25/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type...

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Probation Officer

  • United States Courts
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Court Name/Organization Illinois Northern Probation Office Overview of the Position Promotion/Transfer Opportunity Location Chicago, IL Opening and Closing Dates 02/13/2026 - Open Until Filled...

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Demographic Data for Thornton, IL

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Salary for Probation Officer Jobs in Thornton, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Probation Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Probation Officers in Thornton, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.7%
Master's Degree
38.0%
Associate's Degree
5.2%
High School or GED
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Probation Officers in Thornton, IL
2-4 years
28.9%
1-2 years
27.8%
None
27.6%
Less than 1 year
15.7%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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