Question 3 of 10 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
<strong><p><strong>Based on the following descriptions of both the probation officer’s and a parole officer’s training and work with offenders, determine which officer is better prepared to evaluate the offender’s ability to reenter society.</strong></p></strong>
Answer
A
The parole officer makes a plan for reintegration to find housing, employment, getting or completing education, establishing health care coverage, and regular drug screenings. Each plan is adapted to the needs of the individual inmate.
B
The parole officer’s optimism and the belief in the ability of an individual to change his or her life are also important traits for officers who work with some of society’s most difficult and marginalized populations.
C
The probation officer’s maturity includes emotional stability and the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor even when working with potentially hostile individuals.
D
The probation officer keeps records, notes, trial dates, and other relevant details and must be well organized.