Alabama Appointment And Application For Juvenile Probation Officer Certification is a process developed by the Alabama State Board of Youth Services to ensure that individuals meet the established qualifications to serve as juvenile probation officers in the state. The application process includes submitting an application, undergoing a background check and a written examination. Once all steps are completed, the applicant will receive a certificate of appointment from the Alabama State Board of Youth Services. There are two types of Alabama Appointment And Application For Juvenile Probation Officer Certification: the Basic Certification and the Advanced Certification. The Basic Certification requires the applicant to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, pass a background check, and complete a written examination. The Advanced Certification requires the applicant to have at least five years of successful experience in juvenile probation, pass a background check, and complete an advanced written examination.