Probation Service Officer (short sentence function)

Last updated:  10 May 2022

‘Gateway to practice’

Probation Service Officers (PSOs) work in a range of roles within the organisation and the ‘gateway to practice’ is generic learning to give you a good foundation for working as a PSO in any role.

Learning for your role

You then need to complement this with the specific learning needed to do your role well which is set out below. It is expected that you would complete this learning during the first 6 months of practice (with the exception of ‘Introduction to working with people convicted of sexual offences’). If you are working in a prison, your establishment may require you to complete additional training. Please discuss this with your line manager.

Title Delivery method Approximate time
Security and data protection eLearning 1 hr 20 mins
Health and safety eLearning 1 hr 20 mins
Counter fraud, bribery and corruption eLearning 45 mins
Inclusion in the civil service eLearning 40 mins
Prevent eLearning 40 mins
Child protection and safeguarding eLearning 1 hour
Domestic abuse awareness eLearning 1 hour
Adult safeguarding eLearning 1 hour

You will work with your manager to discuss your individual learning needs and identify what additional learning opportunities you require.

See options for ongoing learning.