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QuizMultiple Choice

Careers in Probation and Parole

Question 3 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Why would the age limit for beginning a career as probation or parole officer be cut off at 37?

Answer
A
The age limit helps to weed out people who want a second career in corrections.
B
The officers need to be mature but also young enough to handle the stress and energy of a high-challenge job.
C
Age limits should not be enforced, as it signals ageism.
D
Jobs in corrections are more readily handled by people in their thirties.
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