Assessments

We are aware that there are websites in operation offering assistance to candidates with PQiP assessments – please note that these are not official websites, nor are they endorsed by the HM Prison & Probation Service.

This is a half day assessment, completed online. We test to see if you have the abilities, behaviours and strengths to be a Probation Officer. There will be short breaks in between each assessment, but not during assessments. The assessments are designed to reflect the reality of the Probation Officer role. Therefore, they will contain strong language and cover sensitive topics that could be potentially distressing.

The assessment will involve:

Assessment Criteria

During the online assessment centre, you will be assessed on the behaviours, strengths and abilities outlined below.

Behaviours:

Abilities:

Strengths:

Reasonable Adjustments

You may have informed us that you have a disability within your application form and chose to apply using the Reasonable Adjustments Scheme.

If you feel you need reasonable adjustments to support you during the OAC and have not already had your adjustments confirmed, click here for more information about the support we offer and contact SSCL as soon as possible on 0345 2415358 in advance of your OAC assessment date. If you have any queries about your adjustments on the day of your online assessment centre, please make the host aware in the first instance. Reasonable adjustments must be requested and approved before the OAC; assessors are unable to grant reasonable adjustments on the day.