Posted: 7/2/2005 11:20:51 PM EDT
Anyone know about being a Parole Officer(having a Parole Officer)or how to get a Parole Officer Job?  (City, County, State, Federal?) |
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I have a good friend in Tampa, FL that does this. She was basically assigned to white collar criminals. She has the opportunity to carry a revolver, but chooses not to. The pay isn't very good, and she hates the lazy .gov types that work there. Unless you're set on trying this, you can probably find a job that pays more and is more fun. |
Dude, at least be a cop! Parole is hard all day work, As opposed to police who can't really be held responsable for what ciitizens do, a parole officer kinda is, meaning suppose you are assigned a chiild molester, you dont want him to offend again, so you gotta be on it 24/7! And what if he does reoffend? I would feel partly responsable! This could cause a severe Psychological strain and stress.  I sure as hell would'nt want to have to worry about people being scumbags on my watch. I saw a thing on HBO about parole officers, fucking hard work, the guy had to keep tabs on this molester who he thought was visiting a woman whose child he molested, the woman knew it AND DID"NT CARE! so there he was in a house with the child he raped! Then when he got pinched, he was like, "gee? I can't even visit my old girlfriend?" What a POS! I would've shot him on the spot. At least if you're a cop all you gotta do is bag'em and tag em and let corrections do the rest.
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I work for the county probation/parole office here in fayette co. I got the job through the interview process without any civil service test. Why would anyone want this job? Well, it's a great way for young people to get their foot in the door. Over the last few years we've had 4 officers leave for federal jobs. Lazy, maybe at the dept. where that lady works but we are constantly busy with reports, court, check-ins, searchs, etc. We can also make a difference where other LEOs can't, ie: we don't need warrants to search parolees persons, vehicles, homes, etc. For example guy gets put on 30 days probation for simple possession and guy is a dealer. 15 days into his supervision we raid his house and nab him with 3 oz. of cocaine, $9k in cash, scales, stolen firearms, and a couple oz of reefer. Now that guy who USED to deal drugs is going to be doing A LOT of state time. Yeah, the pay isn't that great, but I'm young, single, with no kids and almost no expenses so I'm living fine. I'm also working part time on my MBA so after a couple years I'll be able to get a job that pay better. |
Looking at LEO positions that one was recommended past the 37year cutoff for most unqualified for most One thing I do know is that I DON'T want to Patrol(respond to ALL calls), or work IN the jail Don't mind days(or weeks)of "excitement\action" but, not interested in having it daily I am going to go ahead and expand on this.............two things: "A man has GOT to know his limitations" and When I commit to something, I do it, I may do a little whining and complaining but I do show up and am usually considered to do the job of two people........It is IMPORTANT that I like what I do (Would NOT like being in jail every day or fighting EVERY day, don't like NO action either, heh) I would really love to do something about the illegal alien situation so, I am pretty sure joining BP\ICE\Homeland Security would be terribly frustrating since it looks like their funding\orders\policies are more for show than effect I would like\(PREFER) a Federal Job but I am afraid I am unqualified for one so.........any LEO job suggestions would be appreciated (some college, mechanic, 20+ years in sales..........couple of karate lessons, heh)
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Well, the regular officers(ie: not the house arrest guys)have field days and office days so we're not out ALL the time. Field days are used generally to make contacts with new/existing clients, checkup on trouble clients, do searches, etc. and office days are used to write reports, do interviews, go to court, etc. Our county doesn't use them, but most use institutional parole officers so if you interview for a position, you might wanna make sure you're not replacing an institutional officer. I do go to the jail occasionally to conduct pre-sentence/trial interviews, violation hearings, parole plans, bring someone in on a detainer/warrant and other misc. stuff. When I have office days there are lulls in activity and when this happens I review my cases in detail to make sure I'm not neglecting anyone and to make sure my clients have been reporting, paying, going to counseling/treatment, completing community service, staying clean, and not getting into any trouble. Sometimes I'm extremely busy and when that happens someone generally offers to help me out. I like what I do because I believe that I'm helping these people better their lives as well as putting people in jail that need it. |
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So...........some office work............some field work, hmmmm I would still be interested in having more suggestions (as well as hearing more about that job) The funny thing is, jobs that people usually consider difficult\unpleasant are easy\nice\fun\interesting for me and the jobs that most people think are interesting\fascinating\rewarding I have no interest in I think it has to do with the PARTICULAR type of the challenge, can't put it into words though so..........how about LEO jobs that are considered "bad" or "beneath" most Officers maybge something that involves travel, any ideas about Federal jobs requiring travel\relocating? I say travel knowing that traveling with\for your job is not usually a preferred activity I have lived out of a suitcase staying in nice hotels, eating in nice restaurants, in nice cities(having nice women).....it is\was still NOT nice |
Given the relative lack of care of such weapons in the hands of criminals, probably not the best idea. Besides, given the fact that they need to go into evidence if the PO intends to violate their parolee, what good would it do the individual officer? |
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State Probation and Parole Officers in Oklahoma have to have a four year degree and take a state exam. They attend DOC training and also become state certified peace officers. The job may be described as part social worker/part law enforcement officer. The reward comes in helping people who want to change their lives to do so and in locking up those that don't. Here is the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Mission Statement: "The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections is to: (1) protect the public, (2) protect the employees, and (3) protect the offenders. In order to meet our mission, our goals must reflect the values of our organization. The values of the department are outlined in the following goals. Goals which address our responsibilities toward the public: To ensure the safety of lives and property; To offer the widest range of correctional options in order to provide proper management of offenders in our custody; To use all state resources efficiently and effectively; and To provide open communications with the public. Goals which address our responsibilities toward the employees: To offer a secure, healthy working environment; To provide equitable pay, benefits, disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures, and training; To recruit, maintain, and promote employees in an open and accountable manner regardless of sex, race, age, religion, or physical handicap; To acknowledge each individual as a professional and recognize each professional contributes to the quality of the department; and To provide opportunities for personal and professional growth for all employees. Goals which address our responsibilities toward the offenders: To offer humane levels of confinement based upon professional standards; To promote law abiding behavior from the offender by providing the opportunity to acquire social, educational, and vocational skills through quality programs and services; and To offer a climate of fairness, safety, helpfulness, and courtesy at all times. " I respect all of those who serve our communities and provide safer environments for us and our families. |
 = a joke, sir.
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You, sir, are a man after my own heart. May I recommend a backhoe, 100 acres of secluded Everglades swampland, and about 10 yards of lime? That would be more effective for the large numbers of pedophiles that need to go amiss. 
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Go to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice website, it has something on there about it. I think its a short 4 week academy. |