Probation & Parole Officer

Government, Defence & Public Services

ANZSCO ID 411714

Summary

Parole or Probation Officers supervise offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

Employment Pathway

A formal qualification in community services, behavioural science, social work, social science, criminology, justice studies, or psychology is usually needed to work as a Parole or Probation Officer. University and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are both common study pathways.

Top Skills Required

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Writing - Communicating clearly with others through written word

Key tasks

Supervises offenders on probation and parole.
Assesses clients' needs and plans develops and implements educational, training and support programmes.
Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.
Refers clients to agencies that can provide additional help.
Completes administrative work which may include written correspondence and reports.

Facts about this occupation

25.2% Growth

88% Full-time Share

$1,492 Avg Pay/Wk

1,900 Workers

39 years Avg Age

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