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50 Probation Officer Questions And Answers

21⟩ What are the skills required for probation officer and correctional treatment specialist employee in order to success in his work?

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do, Talking to others to convey information effectively, 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, Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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22⟩ What do you know about the position?

I know that this job requires supervision of a caseload of prisoners released on parole. I know the supervision level varies based on court, parole board, or parole officer assessment. Factors include seriousness of offense r(violent nature), history of alcohol or drug abuse, existence or lack of familial, or positive social supports.

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24⟩ How will you handle dealing with heavily convicted criminals?

I would be very professional and firm. I would let them know that you are required to do these things in order to keep from going to jail and if u dont do them then thats where u will be. If u want change then u must do the things that are required of u to change

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25⟩ What did you learn about being a Probation Officer in college?

In college I was required to complete an internship of 300 hours in the field of my choice. I knew my goal was to be a probation officer and I did a summer internship at the 24th District Court. College did not prepare me for this career, but experience in the job field did.

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26⟩ Do you have any role models?

My Mother, a former Warden, and a former Operations Officer and Human Resources Officer, and my Mother who worked in corrections for 37 years retiring twice.

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29⟩ Will you help those with minor crimes get back on their feet?

It depends upon several factors: there intention to establish a law abiding life, willingness to change social acquaitances that were negative such as gangs, other drug or alcohol users, and negative family relationships to people more likely to positively influence their lives. It also depends on the existence or lack of education, marketable skills (not in areas likely to lead them back to crime), and willingness to do something about the weaknesses.

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30⟩ Can you explain what are the knowledge elements you obtained from your education, training and work experience would support your probation officer and correctional treatment specialist career?

The Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process, human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests;

learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and effective disorders, relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions, the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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32⟩ How would you describe (needed probation officer and correctional treatment specialist or your) work style?

My work style matching exactly what cashier job requires by: being honest and ethical, maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations, accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations, being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations, being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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34⟩ You will be in constant communication with our criminals, what type of experience do you have communicating with this class of people?

Talking and communicating is not a problem for me. I communicate outside of work and talk personally to friends and colleagues. When working with criminals, you want to maintain a professional relationship by talking to them because they do not have anyone else to go to. As a Parole Officer, you must make yourself open to them when they need you the most.

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36⟩ Describe the abilities you have in order to work with us as probation officer and correctional treatment specialist?

I have the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem, listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand, combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events), identify and understand the speech of another person.

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37⟩ Why do you want to be a Parole Officer?

I have always been attracted to the criminal justice system, but particularly the side of it that can take an active role in trying to help offenders avoid a life in corrections.

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38⟩ What skills do you have that will benefit our agency?

I am an empathetic person who is easy to get along with yet stern. I am confident and consistent. I am an activator and have great attention to detail. I have been trained in motivation interviewing, case management and assessments. I believe that I have great communication skills and the ability to adapt to difficult situations with ease.

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