Probation And Parole Officer
Support people who have been released from prison.
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What's it like to be a Probation And Parole Officer?
Probation and Parole Officers supervise people who have been released from prison to reduce the risk that they will reoffend and support them to ensure that change is sustained. They may work with people serving probation or parole out in the community, undertaking community service or in-home detention.
Tasks and duties
- Use counselling and intervention strategies to deter reoffending and promote positive behaviour.
- Help prepare prisoners for release.
- Communicate regularly with police, lawyers and social workers.
- Write risk assessments for parole review boards.
- Write reports to assist magistrates and judges with sentencing.
- Supervise offenders sentenced to community service.
- Monitor offenders in home detention.
- Run rehabilitative programs and training sessions.
- Conduct regular check-ins with people on parole.
- Participate on committees to help develop the community’s policies, processes and standards.
How to become a Probation And Parole Officer
Formal qualifications are not required to become a Probation and Parole Officer. However, qualifications in a related field may be an advantage.
- Apply directly to the state department responsible for justice in your state or territory. Entry requirements vary, so you’ll need to check with the employer for details.
- Having an undergraduate degree in a discipline such as behavioural science, social work, social science, criminology, justice studies or psychology may be an advantage when considering a career as a Probation and Parole Officer. You’ll need an adequate ATAR or to gain special admission, and the course will take 3 years full-time.
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Latest Probation And Parole Officer reviews
Feb 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection)
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Government & Defence
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Probation and Parole officers have a HUGE responsibility and risk that they carry.
It is a very busy job and you never get through your work load....it's just constantly prioritising the most importa...
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