The career I have chosen to do my paper on is a Parole Officer. I chose this career because criminal justice is my major and I find it to be interesting that this is a legal career where you will need a four-year bachelor degree in that major, psychology or a related area. I was not sure what the job entailed, but after doing research, I'm a little more certain that this may be the career for me. A parole officer supervises those who serve their sentences outside of a prison and those who are released from prison to serve the rest of their sentence with the public . A parole officer's daily tasks include being responsible for carrying out routine social service and law enforcement duties such as treatment referral and monitoring of offender
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Many undergraduate programs in criminal justice cover forensics, legal research, criminal psychology, and correctional strategies. An administrative parole officer may require a graduate degree along with tons of field work experience. Some employers require workers to complete a training program before employment. Some states only offer probation officer training while others require you to go through the same training as police officers. Some of the courses that these programs make sure to cover are arrest control techniques, basic law enforcement, case planning and etc. Before actually becoming a parole officer though, most applicants must pass a list of exams. Some test your knowledge of working with offenders while others calculate the individuals' psychological well being. A valid driver's license is often needed before employment. You must also pass a physical exam and most agencies seek those within the age range of 21-37. Education and training qualifications typically take 4-6 years. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary was $48,190 in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $31,590 and the top ten percent earned more than $83,410. The possible benefits for this career are the same as any other government job and include paid vacations, sick leave, pension, health, dental, and life insurance plans. Some parole officers even get
Many undergraduate programs in criminal justice cover forensics, legal research, criminal psychology, and correctional strategies. An administrative parole officer may require a graduate degree along with tons of field work experience. Some employers require workers to complete a training program before employment. Some states only offer probation officer training while others require you to go through the same training as police officers. Some of the courses that these programs make sure to cover are arrest control techniques, basic law enforcement, case planning and etc. Before actually becoming a parole officer though, most applicants must pass a list of exams. Some test your knowledge of working with offenders while others calculate the individuals' psychological well being. A valid driver's license is often needed before employment. You must also pass a physical exam and most agencies seek those within the age range of 21-37. Education and training qualifications typically take 4-6 years. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary was $48,190 in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $31,590 and the top ten percent earned more than $83,410. The possible benefits for this career are the same as any other government job and include paid vacations, sick leave, pension, health, dental, and life insurance plans. Some parole officers even get