Deputy probation officer vs correctional case manager

The differences between deputy probation officers and correctional case managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a deputy probation officer and a correctional case manager. Additionally, a deputy probation officer has an average salary of $46,918, which is higher than the $36,037 average annual salary of a correctional case manager.

The top three skills for a deputy probation officer include rehabilitation, public safety and mental health. The most important skills for a correctional case manager are criminal justice, social work, and substance abuse.

Deputy probation officer vs correctional case manager overview

	Deputy Probation Officer	Correctional Case Manager
Yearly salary	$46,918	$36,037
Hourly rate	$22.56	$17.33
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	57,433	26,279
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Deputy probation officer vs correctional case manager salary

Deputy probation officers and correctional case managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Deputy Probation Officer	Correctional Case Manager
Average salary	$46,918	$36,037
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $70,000	Between $25,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Hayward, CA	Santa Barbara, CA
Highest paying state	Nevada	Alaska
Best paying company	Catholic Health East	Altice USA
Best paying industry	Professional	Government

Differences between deputy probation officer and correctional case manager education

There are a few differences between a deputy probation officer and a correctional case manager in terms of educational background:

	Deputy Probation Officer	Correctional Case Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	SUNY at Binghamton	SUNY at Binghamton

Deputy probation officer vs correctional case manager demographics

Here are the differences between deputy probation officers' and correctional case managers' demographics:

	Deputy Probation Officer	Correctional Case Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 46.2% Female, 53.8%	Male, 36.9% Female, 63.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.9% Asian, 1.9% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between deputy probation officer and correctional case manager duties and responsibilities

Deputy probation officer example responsibilities.

Interview probationers regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals specify in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
Practice motivational interviewing techniques to maximize offender rehabilitation.
Supervise offenders on probation and parole, complete social histories/assessments/investigations for the sentencing court or parole board, case management.
Conduct urinalysis testing for illicit substance abuse of clients.
Practice motivational interviewing techniques to maximize offender rehabilitation.

Correctional case manager example responsibilities.

Provide clients support with basic ADL's (shopping, payee services, budgets, managing and attending appointments).
Certify first aid and CPR.
Coordinate educational programs, including ABE and GED classes.
Certify in first aide, CPR and the use of a defibrillator.
Assist clients with securing things such as a GED, vocational training, and gainful employment.
Reorganize community reintegration program by connecting offenders to food, medical care, vocational rehabilitation and productive use of time.

Deputy probation officer vs correctional case manager skills

Common deputy probation officer skills

Rehabilitation, 10%
Public Safety, 8%
Mental Health, 7%
Law Enforcement Agencies, 7%
Criminal Justice, 6%
Court Reports, 6%

Common correctional case manager skills

Criminal Justice, 16%
Social Work, 12%
Substance Abuse, 12%
Rehabilitation, 9%
Crisis Intervention, 6%
Correctional Facility, 6%

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