Probation Officer

Probation Officer (up to 58,769 per annum or 260 per day)

Location: Guernsey Full-Time Temporary or Permanent Excellent Relocation Support Available

Looking for a fresh start in a vibrant island community? The States of Guernsey, in partnership with Red Snapper Recruitment, invites experienced and qualified criminal justice professionals to apply for the role of Probation Officer within the Guernsey Probation Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to create an impact in a unique setting - supporting rehabilitation, promoting public safety, and reducing re-offending in one of the most picturesque and secure jurisdictions in the British Isles.

About the Role

As a Probation Officer, you'll be at the frontline of offender management and rehabilitation, working directly with individuals in the community and in custody to support behavioural change, enforce court orders, and protect the public. You'll deliver cognitive and behavioural interventions and manage complex risk cases including sexual and violent offenders. You'll also play a vital role in advising the courts and developing multi-agency safety plans under MAPPA.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality risk assessments, pre-sentence reports, and rehabilitation plans
• Supervise and support offenders in the community, ensuring compliance and promoting behavioural change
• Prepare prisoners for release and successful resettlement
• Lead work on serious and high-risk cases through Guernsey's Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)
• Provide expert advice to courts and partner agencies, including the Police, Prison Service, and Judiciary
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all decision-making is evidence-based and defensible
• Liaise with victims in line with relevant legislation and guidance
• Engage with local voluntary and statutory partners to build a coordinated response to offending

What You'll Need

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, Probation Qualification or equivalent)
• Experience working within the criminal justice system and a strong understanding of probation practice
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and maintain boundaries
• Strong risk assessment and report-writing capabilities
• Expertise in behaviour change work and delivering structured interventions
• The ability to work flexibly-this role may include secondment to the Prison's Offender Management Unit
• A clear commitment to diversity, equality, and professional ethics

Why Guernsey?

Guernsey offers a unique way of life: a close-knit, supportive community; minimal commuting; stunning beaches and countryside; and a progressive justice system that values innovation, inclusion, and rehabilitation. Generous relocation support is available for off-island candidates.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a difference in a rewarding, community-focused environment, please apply. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to:

Application Deadline: 30th September 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Snapper Recruitment and the States of Guernsey are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Red Snapper Recruitment is a specialist in public safety and criminal justice recruitment. We act as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary placements. Part of the Red Snapper Group.