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Probation officers supervise criminals who are sentenced to a probationary period after being convicted of a crime, often as an alternative to incarceration. It is the responsibility of a probation officer to ensure that an offender is performing court-ordered community service and changing the behaviors that got them in trouble with the law in the first place. A probation officer may research an offender's case and recommend a sentence to a judge. Probation officers also attend court hearings and meet regularly with both the offender and the offender's family members. The videos on this page will help you learn more about how to become a probation officer.
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Tips on Becoming a Probation Officer
- Obtain a bachelor's degree
- Consider majoring in criminal justice or a related field
- Stay out of trouble as a felony conviction will prevent you from becoming a probation officer
- Pass a civil service exam
- Stay in shape—you may have to pass a physical agility exam to get hired
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Probation officers supervise criminals who are sentenced to a probationary period after being convicted of a crime, often as an alternative to incarceration. It is the responsibility of a probation officer to ensure that an offender is performing court-ordered community service and changing the behaviors that got them in trouble with the law in the first place. A probation officer may research an offender's case and recommend a sentence to a judge. Probation officers also attend court hearings and meet regularly with both the offender and the offender's family members. The videos on this page will help you learn more about how to become a probation officer.
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Tips on Becoming a Probation Officer
- Obtain a bachelor's degree
- Consider majoring in criminal justice or a related field
- Stay out of trouble as a felony conviction will prevent you from becoming a probation officer
- Pass a civil service exam
- Stay in shape—you may have to pass a physical agility exam to get hired
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