How do they match: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • 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.
  • Assess the suitability of penitentiary inmates for release under parole and statutory release programs and submit recommendations to parole boards.

  • Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.