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<p>We are currently recruiting more staff into the National Probation Service (NPS).
Changes to the recruitment process and eligibility criteria for probation officers
have been made resulting in increases in both the volume and diversity of probation
officer applicants. A national campaign to recruit probation officers took place recently
and successful candidates will start in July 2019, however, it is of note that these
campaigns have been consistent.</p><p>NPS London have prioritised the recruitment
of Probation Officers to fill all current and projected vacancies. As of March 2019,
approximately 1,325 full time equivalent staff are employed; a net increase of 57
from March 2018. We are recruiting across London, with 211 new staff joining over
the past year. NPS London are closely monitoring the caseload capacity for staff and
take proportionate and appropriate action to manage workloads across the division.</p>
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