A Probation Officer, or Community Supervision Officer, works with individuals who’ve been sentenced to probation to ensure they follow the terms of their sentencing. Their duties include checking in regularly with individuals on probation, using various monitoring techniques and serving as intermediaries between offenders and judges.
A Probation Officer 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Probation Officer 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：
- Providing recommendations for each offender based on their situation
- Developing treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Meeting with the individual on probation regularly to check for progress and ensure they’re following the terms of their probation
- Notifying the courts of probation violations
- Using various techniques, including drug and alcohol tests, monitoring software and GPS monitoring to track individuals on probation
- Documenting all progress and violations
有競爭力的Probation Officer將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：
- Ability to juggle multiple cases at one time and keep the details straight
- Analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication as well as active listening
- Ability to work in fast-paced and potentially dangerous situations
- Comfort with using various software programs to track and report information
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of people
