Becoming A Probation Officer

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I additionally feel that I would be a good fit as a Probation and Parole Officer because I have strong verbal communication skills and I am able to main relationships, outside of school and work I am an easy person to talk to and I listen to each problem and give my honest advice. I would have to go to university after completing the Public and Private program. I would either attend York or Ryerson and achieve a degree in criminology as this is one of the few degree’s that are accepted for becoming a Probation and Parole Officer. I would also have to practice and get better with my written skills as I am not the best at forming my ideas on paper as clear as I would like it. I would also focus on conflict resolution as I would have to learn

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