Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
O*NET-SOC 21-1092.00 · interest code SCE
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Social — teaching, caring for, advising and helping people directly — then Conventional and Enterprising.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.