Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists provide social services to people involved in the criminal justice system, either in custody or under community supervision. They develop rehabilitation plans, make recommendations for release conditions, and coordinate education and employment programs In Illinois the median pay is $74,390 a year, 12% above the national median of $66,270.
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Openings in Illinois and remote
- Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Chicago, Illinois · $83482–$108533
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
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O*NET-SOC 21-1092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.