Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- State and local government agencies
Outlook
Growth for this career is expected to grow at an average pace. Demand is dependent on government spending for corrections. More inmates are put into programs where they may be monitored electronically or allowed to work. Probation officers will be needed to monitor offenders who participate in either of these programs. Additional probation officers will be needed to monitor those who finish their prison time.
Job opportunities occur as people leave this career. It has high turnover due to high job-related stress.
Probation Officers (CIS 100162)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,930 Medium |
& |
8.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
275 Few |
| Champaign Area |
69 Small |
& |
8.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
86 Small |
& |
5.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,251 Medium |
& |
14.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
127 Few |
| Decatur Area |
27 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
124 Small |
& |
-0.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Du Page County |
149 Small |
& |
-2.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
56 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
33 Very small |
& |
-3.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
32 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
113 Small |
& |
15.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| McHenry County |
44 Very small |
& |
2.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
60 Small |
& |
5.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
76 Small |
& |
3.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
124 Small |
& |
-8.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
89 Small |
& |
7.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
44 Very small |
& |
13.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
65 Very small |
& |
1.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
55 Small |
& |
1.8% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
238 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
87 Small |
& |
11.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
91 Small |
& |
11.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| United States |
90,700 Medium |
& |
3.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
7,400 Few |