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Probation Officer
Supervise offenders in the community after sentencing
$40,000 – $75,000/yrMonitor probationers, enforce court conditions, and connect offenders to rehabilitation services.
Highlights
Common tasks
Supervise probationers, conduct home visits, enforce conditions, and write violation reports.
Potential downsides
Large caseloads, dangerous home visits, and tension between rehabilitation and enforcement.
Skills
ResearchWritingNegotiationCommunicationDecision makingStrategic thinking
Interests
Law & policyFinance & investingSocial impactBusiness & strategy
Industries
Government
Work style
AnalyticalIndependentCollaborativePeople-focused
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