Probation Officer

Job Brief

A probation officer is a professional that monitors and advises criminal offenders on probation. They can recommend rehabilitation programs and administer drug tests to verify compliance with their probation conditions.

Job Description

• ● Initiate court action or recommend remedial action for probation violations
• ● Verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs by administering drug and alcohol tests
• ● Prepare and maintain case files, records and progress reports
• ● Inform inmates or offenders of specific conditional release requirements
• ● Arrange court-ordered treatment services and oversee community-based sentences

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as a Probation Officer or similar role
• ● Good critical thinking skills and social perceptiveness
• ● Ability to manage multiple cases
• ● Excellent communication and listening skills
• ● Strong time and stress management skills
• ● A degree in criminology, sociology or criminal justice is preferred