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0-5 years of experience
Supervised up to 100 probation and parole offenders within the Department of Missouri Probation and Parole
- Assisted assigned clients with fulfilling requirements for probation and parole including, but not limited to employment resources, social interventions, and education enhancements
- Entered client data into computer system
- Interviewed and assessed clients on a scheduled basis per Court and Probation and Parole guidelines
- Prepared timely reports to ensure updated client files
- Facilitated Pathways to Change Program for offenders
6-10 years of experience
Maintained supervision of over 130 county residents sentenced to probation or paroled from prison.
- Enforced violations of court orders including issuance of bench warrants, conducting arrests, and participating in the prosecution of offenders.
- Effectively prepared and presented sentence recommendations in court to judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys.
- Recognized for exemplary writing and communication skills.
- Acknowledged for developing relationships with community resources in the areas of mental health and drug and alcohol services.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised 85 to 105 ex-offenders at any given time to promote positive offender change
- Assessed the ex-offenders to determine their needs
- Created case plan for each ex-offender for effective supervision
- Communicated with other parole officers for uninterrupted supervision of ex-offenders
0-5 years of experience
Responsibilities included supervising a specialized case load of high risk offenders.
- Developed detailed individual risk reduction plans prior to release.
- Developed risk containment plan while inmate was incarcerated.
- Analyzed and summarized data for recidivism and environmental impact purposes.
- Partnered with community resources.
- Coordinated Parole Board Hearings and revocation hearings.
6-10 years of experience
Managed high risk clients, monitored by Global Positioning System and Electronic monitors, as well as regular clients.
- Conducted follow up interviews with clients to ascertain progress. Conducted pre-hearing investigations and testified at parole hearings.
- Conferred with client’s family to identify needs and problems. Field visits to determine home plans.
- Interviewed clients to determine social progress, individual problems, needs, interests and attitude. Formulated rehabilitation plans for clients. Provided guidance for the development of vocational, educational and social services. Determined nature and extent of client’s criminal records, current and prospective social problems. Developed resource packet to assist client in successful reentry into society
- Made recommendations concerning conditional release or institutionalization of client or inmate.
- Prepared and maintained case folders for each assigned client.
- Maintained statistical reports.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for providing intensive supervision, monitoring and counseling services to juveniles in several middle and alternative schools in Loudoun County.
- Provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults with various issues.
- Specialized in drug/alcohol education, anger management, truancy prevention, future planning, and effective communication techniques.
- Prepared cases, assisted in police intervention, aided the victim and family, and participated in prosecution of abuser.
- Facilitated weekly adolescent group at the various middle schools.
- Worked extensively with a culturally diverse population acting as a liaison between the schools, courts and the community. Handled the public with professionalism and sensitivity.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared summaries and reports of investigations
- Supervised parolees and competed reports on progress
- Observed and recommended special community services rehabilitation
- Planned and evaluated cases with supervisor
- Prepared reports concerning the assignment and maintained records
- Submitted reports and recommendations on whether clients should continue parole or be revoked
10+ years of experience
Management & Supervision: Managed all aspects of daily actions and programs of approximately 115 parolees and compliance, conducted initial interviews to place parolee in suitable programs, initiated disciplinary process as needed.
- Coach and facilitator in the growth of assigned caseload.
- 90% of supervised parolees successfully completed parole requirements.
- Headed committees and organization of meetings, placement, and records
- Recruitment and trained interns
0-5 years of experience
Dedicated professional responsible for regulatory compliance, case management, case analysis, and resource management.
- Evaluated and supervised a caseload of offenders, assessed their needs, and recommended resources.
- Enforced federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Conducted investigations and provided sentencing recommendations to the court.
- Maintained client data with a high level of confidentiality; completed detailed documentation.
0-5 years of experience
Completed a variety of necessary reports relating to each offender’s criminal, social, medical, psychological, and substance abuse history; violations and citations incurred by the offender; and requests of information by the Board
- Identified offender’s needs and charted their progress through regular interviews with offenders under supervision
- Managed a caseload of approximately 70 adult felony offenders and monitored their needs and risk factors
- Gathered information from each offender’s present offense report, criminal history, and initial assessment to develop strategies of supervision and treatment that would benefit the offender and society
0-5 years of experience
Supervised parolees released into the community
- Conducted home and collateral contact visits to verify status
- Administered drug and alcohol tests to monitor compliance
- Performed Peace Officer duties including making arrests, absconder searches and ensure community safety
- Trained in use of firearms, pepper spray, hand cuffs, expandable baton, RPD police radio
- Testified in criminal court; conducted preliminary parole violation hearings
- Prepared supporting documentation, case notes, and reports
0-5 years of experience
Supervised adult felony offenders; Preformed assignments issued by the court while gathering, organizing, and analyzing information needed to ensure proper placement of the offender and to maximize utilization of programs and resources.
- Maintained an average case load of 250 probationers
- Prepared pre-sentence investigation reports and parole violation reports
- Processed and filed reports and made court appearances as required by the caseload
- Used crisis intervention and counseling techniques to assist and direct offenders
- Evaluated the severity of an offender’s violations/non-compliance and determined the appropriate action based on MDOC Policy & Procedure
6-10 years of experience
Supervised high-risk gang offenders, high-risk substance abusers and sex offenders.
- Provided offenders placed on supervision with counseling and appropriate referrals to community agencies.
- Monitored offender compliance, prepared reports for court and testified at various hearings.
- Prepared presentence reports for court for use in the final adjudication of criminal corrections.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised a caseload of at least 90 adult offenders on probation or parole.
- Ensured compliance with court ordered conditions through monthly office and home contacts, which included communicating with family, friends and neighbors and frequent interaction with various treatment agencies.
- Maintained daily detailed narratives of all case activity through computer software.
- Conduct monthly audits on cases to ensure compliance with case reviews
- Executed arrests, utilize investigative techniques if the offender’s whereabouts were unknown.
- Conducted warrantless searches and performed drug/alcohol testing of offenders.
- Testified in District and Superior Court and made recommendations for disposition in regards to violation hearings.
- Appropriated investigative procedures by interviewing offenders, victims, families and reading police reports.
10+ years of experience
Counseled juvenile and adult offenders in activities related to legal conditions of parole.
- Conferred with offender, legal representatives, family and other concerned persons.
- Reviewed documents pertaining to legal and social history of offender to conduct
- Compiled reports testified in court and made recommendations concerning conditional
- Formulated rehabilitation plans.
- Informed offender and guardian of legal requirements of conditional release, such as visits to office, restitution payments and educational and employment stipulations.
- Evaluated offender progress on follow-up basis including visits to home, school and place of employment.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with local, state, and federal law enforcement to attempt to locate and apprehend absconders. Cooperated with public and private agencies and law enforcement agencies in matters relating to assigned offenders.
- Provided expertise to the courts regarding statutes, policies, and procedures, as well as supervision strategies available to offenders.
- Conducted special investigations, research projects, and other activities.
- Collected and verified data through the interview process and review of historical records; evaluated this information and incorporates into records and reports.
- Maintained detailed ongoing records of supervision activity and submits reports thereof to the designated legal authority.
- Prepared statistical data and wrote reports of work activities.
- Assisted staff with client/offender supervision problems; provided advice and assistance regarding content, completeness, and conformity of reports.
- Conducted investigations on offenders for the circuit courts and/or the Board of Probation and Parole.
- Served on committees and/or task forces within the Department and in the community.
10+ years of experience
Enforce the policies and procedures of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division and Board of Pardons & Parole
- SISP – specialized supervision of violent and sex offenders by approved daily schedules and GPS and Electronic Monitoring tracking systems.
- SO – specialized supervision of sex offenders by monitoring distance from child safety zones and adherence to state of Texas required registration guidelines.
- SNOP – specialized supervision of offenders with medical and mental health special needs.
- Completed certification in NCIC/TCIC, TLETS, and Motivational Interviewing, Gang trained
0-5 years of experience
Manage caseload of approximately 25-40 parolees convicted of criminal sexual conduct
- Structure the community placement of sex offenders through the community preparation process of investigation and in accordance to the Sex Offender Registration Act
- Coordinate with treatment providers, law enforcement, and polygraph examiners to ensure that criminal sexual behavior of offender is managed and treated
- Conduct surveillance, observation, interview, home and employment visits and other collateral contacts to ensure that criminal behavior is contained
- Manage the offender’s use or access to computer related and electronic devices
- Provide public safety and community protection
- Trained in the use of firearms and defensive tactics
0-5 years of experience
Supervised between 80-145 clients for probation and parole obligations.
- Designated to serve on the Intensive Supervision Probation Committee. As a committee representative, assessed the needs of probationers and parolees at a high-risk of re-offending and/or violence.
- Acquired knowledge of rehabilitative community service agencies and non-profit providers available in the community.
- Made creative and useful referrals for treatment, employment, housing, and societal re-integration. Monitored and documented the progress of those clients referred to service providers.
- Completed home investigations, intra-state and inter-state transfers, and field-contacts.
- Administered drug screens.
- Prepared Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports and Sentencing Guidelines for Circuit Court Judges.
- Applied appropriate sanctions and submitted Major Violation Reports and legal correspondence as necessary to Circuit Court. Testified in the Circuit Court.
- Served as Subject-Matter Specialist for Department’s Evidence-Based Practices initiative and implemented in home office.
- Served on the Healing Environment Committee and Employee Recognition Committee.
10+ years of experience
Sworn law enforcement officer supervising probationers and/or parolees; Compiling pre-sentence investigation reports for circuit court judges; Providing testimony at trials, revocation hearings, and sentencing; Maintaining all case records and documentation; Assisting in training and development of new staff.
- Basic Officer Academy – completed February 1996
- Top Gun Award – Best shot of the year for ten years
- Kentucky District 15 Employee of the Year 2012
6-10 years of experience
Monitor offenders, coordinating rehabilitation services, arranging job training, and working with culturally diverse populations.
- Maintain contact with offenders and their family members, maintain important deadlines enforced by the courts and ensure that those under their supervision meet all the terms of their probation, including drug testing.
- Actively supervise a caseload of 100+ individuals who are actively on probation and parole who have been charge with a felony offense.
- Prepared and submitted monthly statistical and performance reports on the status of individual caseload.
6-10 years of experience
Investigated, supervised, and counseled offenders in Adult System.
- Interviewed and assessed each case and created a case plan based on individual needs.
- Prepared pre-sentence investigation reports and pre-parole plans.
- Investigated activities of offenders through collateral contacts with other agencies, employers, friends and families.
- Prepared all arrest warrants, detainers, and revocation petitions.
- Testified at court and revocation hearings.
- Arrested and transported offenders.
- Conducted urinalysis and breath alcohol testing.
0-5 years of experience
Interviewed and counseled offenders on a monthly basis in the office, at the offender’s residence and the Harris County jails.
- Evaluated offenders adjustment to the social services available
- Responded to offenders, and the public, in person, in writing or telephonically.
- Ensured public safety through effective supervision, programs, and services.
- Attended Preliminary and Pre-Revocation Hearings, which included preparing hearing packets, informing the offender of his/her rights in the process, and giving written and verbal testimony during the hearing.
- Tracked and Analyzed Legislation
- Wrote bill analysis
- Assisted in writing talking points for floor debate and committee reports
- Aided in weekly and daily meetings with lobbyists and interest groups, and elected officials.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised 80 parolees to comply with standard and special conditions of parole to include sex offenders.
- Referred parolees to substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, sex offender treatment and job readiness programs.
- Electric monitoring specialist, Moral Recognition Facilitator and Interstate
- Conducted Administrative Hearing for parole violations.
- Served as a part of the Metro Region Arrest Team.
- Complete delinquent reports to address violations of parolee and impose proper sanctions.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised case loads of at least 90 adult offenders on probation/parole.
- Conducted in home visits, drug screens, helped to retain and maintain employment.
- Verified employment status, criminal record checks, crisis intervention, arrest, search & seizure.
- Recorded offender activity and reported necessary activities to the court or parole commission.
- Conducted investigations and recommend appropriate remedial action.
- Assisted with personal and family problems directly or through referral.
- Johnston Correctional Institution
0-5 years of experience
Effective hands on training and supervision for over 125 convicted felons. Personally develop, implement and provide strategic direction, leadership, counsel and professional guidance in the rehabilitation of the state’s judicial supervision programs.
- Effective evaluation and counseling.
- Creative investigations and detailed analysis enhanced the evaluation and integration of rehabilitation.
- Thorough review and analysis of standards, interviews and field observation drastically improved working relationships.
- Receive, analyze and prioritize responses, track statistics, report status and resolve complicated/sensitive issues.
- Utilize keen listening and verbal skills to resolve countless technical, political and interpersonal problems among individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Author and provide thorough effective recommendations to the courts.
- Sworn Officer of the Court providing fair and solid testimony.
6-10 years of experience
Member of the Special Operations Unit for DWI offenders
- Conducted various investigations and communicated findings to the Parole Commission and/or the court with appropriate recommendations
- Made critical decisions in regards to clients as it relates to the conditions of [company name] by using critical thinking, strong organization skills and time management
- Received 10 year service award
- Received highest level performance evaluation ratings
6-10 years of experience
Monitoring a caseload of 70-150 offenders placed under the supervision of the Adult Probation/Parole Department
- Attending court hearings and preparing the necessary reports as required and making sentencing and program recommendations.
- Conducting weekly field visits to offenders’ residences
- Maintaining an up to date knowledge of all department policies and the legal system as it pertains to being a probation/parole officer.
- Being proficient with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
0-5 years of experience
Evaluate offender progress and recommend intensity of supervision based on observations from time of conviction through period of adjustment after release from institution.
- Assist offenders in obtaining jobs. Maintain contact with business organizations and employment agencies and arrange for interviews.
- Manage between 60 and 100 cases. Conduct case reviews to determine direction for each.
- Participate in disciplinary due process hearings. Prepare case histories for classification and job assignment.
- Refer to specialized treatment services ranging from group meetings to inpatient programs.
- Maintain awareness of offenders’ daily activities and evaluate suitability for liberty.
- Represent Department of Corrections in four to six parole hearings per week. Appear as witness at parole or probation revocation hearings.
0-5 years of experience
Interviews [company name]ers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their [company name] contracts and rehabilitation plans.
- Searches on state, local, and federal databases for incidents and additional information related to their offenders.
- Conducts pre-hearing and pre-release investigations and testifies in court regarding the offenders’ backgrounds and recommended sentences and sentencing conditions as required by policy.
- Conducts searches of offender residences, vehicles and person as required by policy
- Acts as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement and other agencies concerned with the [company name]/parole program and who may have an effect upon the success of agency goals.
- Interacts with each offender in a positive and respectful manner always dealing with hostile attitudes and the offender in a controlled and calming manner.
- Interacts in a positive manner with other staff members and other fellow employees to foster and maintain a harmonious working environment.
6-10 years of experience
Provided counseling to clients as well as used appropriate techniques or treatment modalities.
- Documented case files in an electronic database.
- Made referrals to program providers.
- Gathered information to create and present reports in a courtroom.
- Conducted COMPASS (Risk/Needs) assessments to determine supervision level.
- Maintained a high volume of case files.
- Conducted home visits.
- Conducted transfer of supervision investigations locally and statewide.
0-5 years of experience
Supervision of clients, completion of Crime Versions, violation reports, as well as using Evidence Based Practices in rehabilitation of clients
- Contact with agencies, employers, friends and families in securing information regarding clients.
- Making and/or assisting in arrests of clients.
- Attending revocation hearings and appearing in court whenever necessary.
- Received GEO CARE Award, Oct. 2, 2014 for “Dedication and Commitment”
0-5 years of experience
Visits offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information; interviews, counsels, and trains offenders concerning reintegration skills to include life and cognitive skills and ABE/GED training; and evaluates offender adjustment and recommends revisions to parole supervision plans.
- Coordinates with facilities, agencies, and the community to prepare and facilitate implementation of an informed plan of supervision.
- Compiles information, prepares social and developmental histories, documents offender supervision activities and maintains required records; prepares evaluations, recommendations, and other related reports to include data entry, retrieval, and data searches; and provides technical assistance.
- Conducts activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing.
- Responds to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing.
- Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using [company name] of Public Safety criminal history system access.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise a dynamic caseload of 75 offenders. Manage the various activities associated with each case to ensure that it remains in compliance with the court order. Craft detailed reports for each offender at regular intervals for the duration of the case. Provide ongoing support and communication to the courts in making necessary decisions regarding case modifications.
- Enforce judgments as set forth by the court.
- Investigate, document, and communicate offender violations to the court.
- Authenticate information reported by offender through making home and office contacts.
- Administer drug tests, discover new convictions, and monitor pending charges.
- Arrest and transport offenders to intake when necessary.
0-5 years of experience
Time Management Techniques to ensure monitoring for 135 defendants placed on state level [company name].
- Responsible for 24 hour accountability for defendants placed on electronic monitoring under delegated authority.
- Assist defendants with community programs, drug treatment, mental health, GED placement, and Job assistance.
- Complete random warrantless searches on all offenders along with local police with efforts to reduce criminal activity.
- Active member of the community call in program with Mecklenburg Police Department and the Federal Task Force.
0-5 years of experience
- Supervised a blended caseload consisting of regular, sex offenders and a diagnosis of Mental Health/Mental Retardation
- Provided social services to assist in rehabilitation of clients on parole
- Inputted documentation into OIMS database describing clients monthly progress
- Arranged for job placement, mental health services, counseling programs in according to the parole certificate
10+ years of experience
Develop and implement supervision treatment plans for offenders returning to the community from prison.
- Make home and employment visits for verification of parolees living or working there.
- Arrest Parole Violators and return them back to incarceration.
- Monitor parolee’s family, social and economic affairs.
- Drug test parolees.
6-10 years of experience
Supervise offenders released from Correctional Facilities – conducting office reports, home visits, employment visits, and program visits
- Provide public safety and community protection while working with community based organization’s to deliver needed services and supervision to releases
- Social work and law enforcement functions
- Responsible for case management of offenders using CMS and COMPAS Assessment tools
- Provide written violation reports to Parole Board
10+ years of experience
- Worked with federal, state, and local agencies in criminal investigations involving offenders under supervised probation or parole.
- Prepared written communications documenting job performance activities.
- Testified frequently in criminal court proceedings.
- Supervised a caseload of offenders during a time of critical work force shortage and ever increasing workloads.
- Prepared detailed criminal investigative reports for Alabama Circuit Courts and judiciary.
- Certified by Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
0-5 years of experience
Review background information and interview offenders. Assess offender(s) risks and needs and develop supervision plans.
- Explain conditions of supervision to offender(s). Counsel offender(s) regarding appropriate behavior and life skills. Refer offender(s) to appropriate services.
- Make and document required contacts with offender(s). Gather and report information about offender(s).
- Monitor offender(s) compliance with condition of supervision. Discuss offender(s) violation with supervisor to determine what action should be taken.
- Execute regular home visits and offender(s) office visits. Complete all appropriate paperwork.
- Locate [company name]/parole violators. Execute arrests and take [company name]/parole violators into custody.
- Attend scheduled court hearings and present case materials.
- Manage case load of 75-150 offender(s) concurrently.
0-5 years of experience
Encourages offender compliance and implements firmness to those who are resistant to change.
- Presents reports and assessments in a timely fashion, as appropriate.
- Assists other officers in arrests, transports, and urine screens.
- Intervenes in a composed and constructive manner when required to respond to critical or emergency situations.
- Conducts investigations and research to make bail and sentencing recommendations.
- Performs all duties in addition to those listed for Probation and Parole Officer I.
0-5 years of experience
Manage a caseload of low risk adults on [company name]/post release by employing motivational interviewing skills.
- Assist offender in meeting goals and enforcing individual requirements set forth by courts and the Commission of Pardons and Parole.
- Assess offenders rick level and assign appropriate supervision level.
- Conduct home visits, curfew checks and employment verification, coordinate services with treatment providers, collection of cost supervision and restitution payments, testifying in court proceedings, investigating alleged violations, and filling reports of violation with the court or commission of Pardons and Parole.
- Prepare reports concerning activities of offenders and provide recommendations for releasing authority.
- Maintain good working relationship with court personal, victims, community and law enforcement agencies.
6-10 years of experience
Supervise offenders released on parole or probation from state prison and county jails while ensuring compliance.
- Provide urine surveillance in order to test and process the use of illegal substance.
- Conduct warrant less searches and initiate arrest of violators.
- Maintain accurate and current case files and data management.
- Review offender’s criminal when necessary, by using Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
- Report violations to circuit court, Florida Parole Commission, Interstate Compact.
- Conduct pre-hearing or pre-sentence investigations and testifies in court.
0-5 years of experience
Provide supervision, case management and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community.
- Evaluates offender progress and recommends intensity of supervision based on observations and consistent interactions
- Responsible for supervising a caseload consisting of both high and low risk offenders
- Counsel and refer offenders to specialized treatment services at guidance clinics, mental health clinics, and related organizations.
- Maintain an awareness of offenders’ daily activities and evaluates desirability to remain at liberty.
- Testify in court and have extensive interaction with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel.
- Develop and implement extensive case management plans, using principles of evidence-based practices to continue the rehabilitation process and work toward successful completion of the probation/parole supervision
0-5 years of experience
Provides supervision, case management and intervention services to criminal offenders released into the community.
- Oversees a caseload that includes both high and low risk offenders, those with substance abuse issues, mental illness and history of violence.
- Utilizes electronic monitoring systems, curfews and drug screenings as interventions.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate with offenders and other law enforcement agencies to establish professional working relationships which assist the offender in completion of probation/parole.
- Complies reports and testifies in court and extensive interaction with court personnel, victims, community agencies and law enforcement personnel.
- Review official records, interview and obtain statements in order to submit recommendations to courts, parole commission and post supervision and management.
0-5 years of experience
Provide supervision by monitoring an offenders conduct and provide positive guidance
- Provide persons under supervision with, or direct them to, services ordered by the court, such as substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, medical care, training, or employment assistance
- Establishes and maintains close working relationships with circuit court personnel, judges, local police personnel, social service personnel, and others in the community
- Interpret department policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Conduct home visits to ensure adherence to conditions of probation
- Monitor high risk offenders on electronic monitoring
- Assists with training of new staff
0-5 years of experience
Sound ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate complex departmental programs and activities.
- Strong ability to develop, direct and evaluate the implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Deep ability to analyze situations, select alternatives, project consequences of actions, implement recommendations and take appropriate action.
- Excellent ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies and regulations
- In -depth ability to collect, interpret and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to administrative, fiscal and management matters.
- Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing, to effectively present ideas, facts, recommendations, and financial and statistical reports.
Parole Officer Duties and Responsibilities
Stated in a broad way, the main duty of a Parole Officer is to monitor the development of parolees after they have been released from prison in hopes of getting them back on the right track. A Parole Officer is often assigned to an inmate before their release date arrives in order to determine a plan of action that is most likely to lead to a successful reintroduction to freedom.
Supervise Parolees Parole Officers are responsible for supervising felons who have recently been involved with illegal activity or been released from prison. Parole Officers provide counseling and advice to their clients to best help them get back on track and stay out of trouble. They are responsible for consistently monitoring each of the parolees placed under their supervision.
Keep Detailed Records Since the Parole Officer is the one engaging in consistent communication with each parolee, they are responsible for keeping very detailed records on each of their cases. These reports will keep track of the parolee’s progress using things like employment details and information from friends and family members. The records and reports will be used to determine whether or not the rehabilitation of the client is being achieved.
Communicate Policies and Procedures When an inmate is released from prison, they are expected to abide by a long list of policies and procedures that are conditions of their parole. However, the parolees may not always totally understand what is expected of them. It is the Parole Officer’s responsibility to review all applicable policies and procedures and communicate them to their client in a manner that they comprehend.
Investigate Parolees In addition to meeting with their client, a Parole Officer will investigate further by talking to friends, family members, employers and coworkers. The purpose of these meetings is to discover the effectiveness of the rehabilitation process and determine how the client is coping. The Parole Officer will often make recommendations to the court regarding how long a parolee needs to remain under supervision.
Parole Officer Skills
Due to the amount of time they spend talking to court officials, judges and criminals, Parole Officers tend to be very good communicators. The job is one that requires both patience and understanding, as it can be challenging to assist with the rehabilitation of a recent criminal. Based on our search of various job listings, the following are the skills that most employers are seeking in Parole Officers.
- Training and certification in the use of a firearm
- Understanding of relevant laws and regulations
- Possessing and encouraging and supportive demeanor
- Being physically fit enough to do the job
While not all of the job listings we viewed asked for the following skills, enough did to make them worth listing.
- Ability to perform drug tests
- Background in psychology and human behavior
Parole Officer Resources
We browsed the internet to come up with some of the most useful resources for Parole Officers. Each of the following links will provide you with more insight into this career field. On the Web
Criminal Justice Online Blog – This online resource is a compilation of information related to colleges and careers in the criminal justice system.
Probation Matters – While a Parole Officer differs from a Probation Officer, this blog is an interesting resource for anyone interested in the criminal justice industry Industry Groups
American Probation and Parole Association – An organization dedicated to educating and training to those working in the criminal justice and corrections industry Parole Officer Books
Officer Survival for Probation and Parole Officers – A comprehensive guide and collection of advice on how to safely and effectively supervise criminals
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