At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare court reports, interview defendants, and support sentencing decisions in a busy court environment.
- Company: Join Red Snapper Recruitment, a leader in probation services with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential for contract extension, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a referral bonus for successful introductions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the justice system while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Previous court experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 17.44 - 17.44 £ per hour.
- Probation Service Officer - Guildford Magistrates Court
- Published: July 28, 2026 10:55 pm
- Probation Services Officer (Court Team)
Location
Guildford Magistrates' & County Court- Laundry Road, Guildford, GU1 4PS
Pay Rate
- £17.44 per hour PAYE
- £22.89 per hour Umbrella
Contract
Temporary 3 months, with the possibility of extension
Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of the Probation Service for an experienced
Probation Services Officer to support the Court Team based at
Guildford Magistrates' and County Court . Need to be able to attend site although hybrid would be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PSO with previous court experience to work within a busy court environment, preparing reports and supporting sentencing decisions.
Duties include
- Preparing court reports and sentencing recommendations.
- Interviewing defendants and completing risk assessments.
- Liaising with Magistrates, Legal Advisers, CPS and partner agencies.
- Maintaining accurate records using probation systems.
- Managing competing court deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Essential requirements
- Previous experience working within a Probation Court Team.
- Experience writing court reports.
- Knowledge of OASys and NDelius.
- Experience with Common Platform and PACFS is highly desirable.
- Experience using CVP would be advantageous.
- Strong communication and report writing skills.
This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be extended for the right candidate.
It is subject to pre-employment checks and probation Enhanced level 1 vetting.
If you have previous court experience within the Probation Service and are looking for your next assignment, we’d love to hear from you.
If this role is not for you but you know someone who may be interested, we offer a £75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
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