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Help Make a Difference with a Career as a Parole OfficerParole Officer OverviewAre you a level-headed individual with exceptional interpersonal skills? Would you like a career in law enforcement that offers excellent job opportunities? If so, you may want to consider training to become a parole officer. Parole officers work with offenders who have been released from prison. Often traveling to offenders' homes and workplaces, officers monitor and help reroute the misguided lives of former inmates. They achieve these ends through both one-on-one contact with offenders as well as making use of the criminal's social network: religious institutions, community organizations, etc. Parole officers may also arrange for offenders to receive drug rehabilitation or job training. If you're up for the dangers and rewards this occupation holds, read on to see what it takes to enter this field. Educational Requirements The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, or psychology is usually required of parole officers. Employers also value computer proficiency and solid writing skills in their applicants. Typical coursework for the aspiring parole officer includes the following:
Job Outlook and Earnings Reports Due to the large number of retiring parole officers, as well as the high stress level of the work that precludes many individuals from seriously pursuing it, job opportunities are expected to be excellent. Recent BLS findings show that parole officers earn a mean annual wage of $49,520. |
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