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 A probation and parole officer with the Missouri Department of Corrections interviews a probationer | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Probation and parole officer Probation and parole agent[1] Community corrections officer[2] Correctional treatment specialist[3] |
Occupation type | Employment |
Activity sectors | Law enforcement, corrections, public safety, public service, social work |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Secondary or tertiary education |
Fields of employment | Public areas, correctional facilities |
Related jobs | Police officer correctional officer social worker |
A probation or parole officer is an official appointed or sworn to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation or those released from incarceration to community supervision such as parole.[4] Most probation and parole officers are employed by the government of the jurisdiction in which they operate, although some are employed by private companies that provide contracted services to the government.
- ^ "What is a Parole and Probation Agent?". michigan.gov. Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Community Corrections Officer (CCO)". doc.wa.gov. Washington Department of Corrections. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Correctional Treatment Specialist: Career Guide". criminaljusticedegreeschools.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Probation Officer". merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020.