Probation officer

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  1. probation officer
    the officer of the court who supervises probationers
    Probation officers help legal offenders become productive in the community.
  2. probation
    a trial period during which one's abilities are tested
    Probation officers help legal offenders become productive in the community.
  3. contaminant
    a substance that contaminates
    Sometimes are exposed to contaminants.
  4. parole
    a conditional release from imprisonment
    Parole officers supervise offenders who have been released from prison on parole.
  5. correctional
    concerned with or providing correction
    Correctional treatment specialists counsel offenders in jail.
  6. prioritize
    assign a status in order of importance or urgency
    Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
  7. interpersonal
    occurring among or involving several people
    Working Conditions
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Are placed in conflict situations with angry or discourteous offenders on a daily basis.
  8. abuser
    someone who abuses
    He didn't believe in jailing alcohol abusers, though.
  9. supervise
    watch and direct
    Parole officers supervise offenders who have been released from prison on parole.
  10. counseling
    something that provides direction or advice
    They also help them obtain medical care or counseling.
  11. Monitor
    an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
    Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
  12. discourteous
    showing no politeness
    Working Conditions
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Are placed in conflict situations with angry or discourteous offenders on a daily basis.
  13. monitor
    someone who observes to ensure fairness or prevent mistakes
    Supervise offenders, including people on electronically-monitored home detention.
  14. bail out
    remove water from a boat by throwing it over the side
    In 1841, Augustus attended a court session to bail out a man arrested for being a "drunkard."
  15. rehabilitation
    use of therapies to restore or improve physical function
    Instead, Augustus believed in rehabilitation.
  16. occupational
    relating to an activity or job for which you are trained
    Work Activities
    The following list of occupational tasks is specific to this career.
  17. inmate
    a resident of a dwelling or institution
    Determine if inmates are suitable for parole.
  18. coordinate
    of equal importance, rank, or degree
    Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
  19. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    Evaluate information against standards.
  20. specialist
    an expert devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
    Correctional treatment specialists counsel offenders in jail.
  21. electronically
    by electronic means
    Supervise offenders, including people on electronically-monitored home detention.
  22. supervision
    act or process of overseeing a person, group, or activity
    People were shocked and pleased at the man's transformation under Augustus' supervision.
  23. period of time
    an amount of time
    Physical Demands
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    People in this career frequently:
    Sit for long periods of time.
  24. endanger
    pose a threat to
    Errors could seriously endanger public safety.
  25. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    They develop rehabilitation plans for their clients.
  26. recommendation
    praise of a person or thing as worthy or desirable
    Make recommendations to court or parole board when terms of probation are not followed.
  27. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
    Augustus also abstained from drinking any alcohol, and believed that he could help people who drank too much.
  28. moderately
    to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
    Work in a moderately competitive atmosphere.
  29. alcohol
    a volatile compound made by distillation
    Augustus also abstained from drinking any alcohol, and believed that he could help people who drank too much.
  30. negotiate
    discuss the terms of an arrangement
    Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
  31. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
    Are indirectly responsible for the public's safety.
  32. transformation
    the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
    People were shocked and pleased at the man's transformation under Augustus' supervision.
  33. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
    Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
  34. competitive
    involving rivalry over something
    Work in a moderately competitive atmosphere.
  35. productive
    capable of bringing forth, especially abundantly
    Probation officers help legal offenders become productive in the community.
  36. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
    Deal with physically aggressive or violent offenders on a daily basis.
  37. conditions
    the context that influences the performance of a process
    When they meet with their clients, they inform them of the conditions of their probation.
  38. administrative
    responsible for managing the affairs of a group of people
    Perform administrative tasks.
  39. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
    Develop goals and strategies.
  40. surrounding
    closely encircling
    Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
  41. establish
    set up or found
    Establish and maintain relationships.
  42. suitable
    meant or adapted for an occasion or use
    Determine if inmates are suitable for parole.
  43. suspected
    believed likely
    Investigate suspected parole or probation violations or criminal behavior.
  44. atmosphere
    the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
    Work in a moderately competitive atmosphere.
  45. frequently
    many times at short intervals
    Physical Demands
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    People in this career frequently:
    Sit for long periods of time.
  46. considered
    carefully weighed
    A man named John Augustus is considered the "Father of Probation."
Created on Thu Jun 09 11:47:13 EDT 2011

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