Juvenile Officer
By: Josiah Geter
Annual pay for a Juvenile Officer
Annual median wage: $48,190
Hourly wage is $23.17
The lower 10% earned less than $31,590
The top 10% earned more than $83,410
Entry-level education
The level education to become a juvenile officer is a bachelor degree. In addition most employer require candidates to pass oral, written, and psychological exams. A bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or a related field is usually required. Some employers require a master’s degree in a related field.
Job outlook
Employment of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is projected to show little or no change from 2012 to 2022.
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