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welcome to county office your ultimate guide to local government services and public records let's get started how to become a probation officer in Illinois becoming a probation officer in the Prairie State is no walk in the cornfield it requires a mix of Education experience and a little bit of elbow grease first off you'll need a bachelor's degree the Illinois Department of Corrections prefers degrees in social work criminal justice psychology or a Rel field once you've tossed your graduation cap you'll need some experience under your belt 2 years of professional experience in counseling law enforcement social work or a related field is typically required next you'll need to pass a physical fitness test probation officers often deal with stressful situations so physical fitness is a must lastly you'll need to pass a written exam and background check the written exam tests your knowledge on the justice system and the background check ures you're upstanding and trustworthy now let's ta