How do they match: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • Adult Probation and Parole Officer
  • Correctional Treatment Specialist
  • Probation and Parole Officer
  • Probation and Patrol Agent

  • 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.

  • Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
  • Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
  • Investigate alleged parole violations, using interviews, surveillance, and search and seizure.

  • Arrange physical or mental health services for clients.
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.