Probation officer

Federal probation officers help offenders reenter society by directing them towards helpful resources and supervising them in the community. They pursue education in areas such as psychology and criminal justice and find it rewarding to keeping the public safe while helping offenders reform. The officers use scientific methods, experience and training to predict risks and to identify ways to reduce recidivism. The need for these professionals is increasing as American legislators look for more efficient crime management methods. A Snapshot of Federal Probation Work Federal probation officers work for the Federal Probation Service and manage offenders convicted by the US District Courts. [1] Sometimes, the courts call on the officers to testify…

I want to be in law enforcement because I have seen how crime can have a negative impact on communities. Growing up in a St. Petersburg, Florida, I have seen how drug dealers and crime harmed communities, and affected families. I believe that receiving my Bachelors of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies will equip me with the tools that I need to be a successful law enforcement officer. Although, there are many negatives that surround the current state of law enforcement, I am optimistic…

for my 2016 Internship, I had the opportunity to work with the Santa Clara County Probation Department. This opportunity was a pleasant surprise, because my career goal is to be a Probation Officer someday. Therefore, when I got the news of my acceptance, I was beyond excited. Upon the first day of training, I received the news that I was being placed in the Adult Probation Department. Furthermore, that I was being positioned under the Domestic Violence Unit. Gaining this internship has given me…

Juvenile probation officers have three major roles, which are casework management, treatment and surveillance. These roles can cause conflict between the juvenile and the probationer officer depending on the situation. The author states “probation officers experience role conflict in attempting to fulfill both functions at the same time” (Latessa & Allen, 2003; Lawerence, 1984; pg.413). For example, when the probation officer has to act as a social worker and law enforcement next, may have the…

The application process of working as a Police Officer, Correctional Officer and Probation Officer are different due to the fact that each plays an important role in the criminal justice branch. I will be discussing each of the positions and the hiring process of Los Angeles, and Riverside in California. The hiring process for a Police Officer in City Los Angeles as listed on the LAPD website is as follows: The youngest age, you can be to receive an interview is 20 1/2 years old. The applicant…

The number one priority of probation is to ensure safety to the public. This means that the probation officer must do everything they can to keep the individual out of trouble and from harming others. Another important factor a probation officer must consider is the treatment of the probationer. If there is no effort in treating the individual on probation, then all the time and money invested into them would be useless. Treatment is important because its goal is to rehabilitate and prepare…

Probation and parole officers have a critical responsibility in criminal justice system. They play the role of investigation and supervision of offenders under probation or on supervised release. Primarily, they are charged with two roles, a social worker and law enforcement agent. For the first role, they assist in rehabilitation and reintegration of a probationer into the community. With regards to the second role, their aim is to protect the public and enforce court orders. Probationers and…

Probation/Parole Officer There are many career options in the criminal justice field and all play a key role in our society. Each department are like puzzle pieces they all fit together to make the bigger picture. One key role in the criminal justice field is probation and parole, and in this role a probation or parole officer can not only assure societies well-being but the offenders as well. The probation and parole department are a part of the corrections branch of the criminal justice…

The purpose of the study that was conducted by Lewis and Garby was to do an assessment into the traumatic stress and burnout that were experienced by the probation officers who deal with the criminal offenders. In the past probation officers have been working with a lot of trauma and stress from dealing with criminal offenders. At some point in time, criminal offenders could be a threat to the families of these probation officers. The study comprised of adult probation officers who were drawn…

career choice is the pathway of the Probation Officer. I have chosen the Probation Officer career as my back up plan since I enjoy law enforcement. I have always had a passion for the industry and I even did some volunteer work for law enforcement departments. After all those volunteer hours, I decided this will be my back up plan just case becoming a Chief Executive Officer does not work out. There are many requirements that are needed prior to becoming a Probation Officer. First is a…