Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 503 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PROBATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chapter 503-1 - PROBATION SERVICES
Rule 503-1-.21 - Probation Officer Standards
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
The standards for any person employed as a probation officer with a probation entity are:
(a) At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
(b) Completed a standard two-year college course of study or 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution or have four years of law enforcement experience as acertified peace officer or jurisdictional equivalent, at the time of appointment; any private probation officer who was employed as of July 1, 1996 and who had at least six months of experience as a private probation officer, or any person employed as a probation officer by a county, municipality, or consolidated government as of March 1, 2006, shall be exempt from such college requirements. Documentation of education, law enforcement experience, and POST certification shall be maintained in the employees personnel files;
(c) Complete a 40-hour initial orientation program within six months of appointment, where required by law, and 20-hour annual in-service continuing education training program, consisting of a curriculum approved by the council; and
(d) Complete a criminal background check.
OCGA § 42-8-102.