How do they match: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • Prisoner Classification Interviewer

  • Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
  • Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
  • Assess the suitability of penitentiary inmates for release under parole and statutory release programs and submit recommendations to parole boards.
  • Develop and prepare packets containing information about social service agencies, assistance organizations, and programs that might be useful for inmates or offenders.
  • Develop rehabilitation programs for assigned offenders or inmates, establishing rules of conduct, goals, and objectives.
  • Investigate alleged parole violations, using interviews, surveillance, and search and seizure.

  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.
  • Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.
  • Refer individuals to educational or work programs.