Occupation
Probation officer
Supervises people serving sentences in the community, balancing enforcement of conditions against practical help to stop reoffending. The job is part case management, part report writing, and part difficult conversation.
Also known as: Community corrections officer · Probation services officer
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Part of Law, compliance and justice
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What the work involves
Assess risk and needs when a person is placed under supervision
Set and review a supervision plan together with the person
Meet clients in office, home, or community settings to check compliance
Refer people to counselling, treatment, housing, and employment programs
Write reports for courts and releasing authorities on progress and breaches
Record contacts and decisions in the case management system
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How people commonly enter
Bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice, social work, or psychology
College diploma in community justice followed by recruitment into a corrections agency
Structured agency training program undertaken after hiring
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Pathways: Common in public service
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Varied work
- High responsibility
- Client sites
- Involves travel
Public facing · Varied work · High responsibility · Client sites · Involves travel
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Enterprising (leading)
- Investigative (analytical)
Social (helping) · Enterprising (leading) · Investigative (analytical)
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