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      HM Prison and Probation Service

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      Flexible working but high pressure and low pay - Probation Officer HM Prison and Probation Service Employee Review

      3.0
      7 July 2026
      Probation officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Hybrid and flexible working available. Pension. Discounts available for some places. Overtime available.

      Cons

      Workload & pay mostly. Lack of support. Lots of pressure/responsibilities and constant changes. Safety. Overtime required or cannot keep up with workload.

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      5.0
      8 June 2020
      Probation court officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Very interesting, challenging and rewarding

      Cons

      High stress must be able to multi task.

      3.0
      12 Oct 2022
      Probation service officer (pso)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good opportunity for progression. Supportive line management.

      Cons

      Low pay. Low work-life balance. High staff turnover.

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