Description
Probation officers supervise offenders after their release, or who were sentenced to penalties outside of incarceration. They write reports providing advice on the offender's sentence and analysis concerning possibilities of reoffense. They aid the offenders during the rehabilitation and reintegration process and ensure the offenders carry out their community service sentence when necessary.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
identify available servicesmentor individualsdevelop documentation in accordance with legal requirementsenable access to servicesperform risk analysisreinforce positive behaviourensure sentence executionmaintain relationship with suppliersassess offenders' risk behaviouradvise on legal decisionsapply knowledge of human behaviouridentify security threatsprovide testimony in court hearingswrite situation reportsadvise on conflict managementprovide social counsellinginterview peopleoversee rehabilitation processdocument evidenceanalyse legal evidencepresent evidencecompile legal documents