Could I be a Parole Officer?
If you are considering taking parole officer training, you should be able to relate well with all sorts of people. An ability to discern the validity of what you are told would serve you well also. Being in good physical condition and emotionally stable are key for those hoping to occupy parole officer jobs.

What Parole Officer Training do I Need?
The minimum educational requirement for parole officer jobs is a degree in one of the social sciences from a 4 year college or university. In addition, parole officer training includes undergoing a written and oral examination. Psychological testing is also mandatory. In some states you have a set time to complete an additional parole officer training course. Physical preparedness is determined by administration of a physical abilities test. Most states require a full year of supervised casework experience as well before you can consider your preliminary parole officer training complete. Continued parole officer training is highly advised to keep on top of advancements.

What are Parole Officer Jobs Like?
The life of a parole officer is often hectic. The average work load for a parole officer is between 80 and 120 active cases. It is your job, as a parole officer to maintain contact with a legal offender once they have been released from institutional custody. The goal of this contact is to assist them in finding social, emotional, and financial support so the chance of returning to crime is reduced. Making contact with those individuals entrusted to your care requires a great deal of moving about. The actual contact can be challenging as well as many of your cases will involve confrontational people. Monetary compensation for parole officer jobs is reasonable and advancement is possible.

If you feel you have the stability and temperament to serve the public in this way, perhaps parole officer training is for you.

Schools are listed in alphabetical order by state then city.

University of Phoenix	[Online]
Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, University of Phoenix can help you reach your goal much sooner than you might expect. Programs: BS in Criminal Justice Administration Request More Information >

Colorado Technical University	[Online]
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Request More Information >

Everest University Online

[Online]

Advance your career (or start a new one) without interrupting your life. At Everest University Online, you’ll get the tools to prepare for a better future. Earn your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in fields such as Business and Criminal Justice. Take classes at the times and places you choose, balance the demands of family and a career, and get personalized, one-on-one attention from expert instructors in your field of study.
Programs:
  Criminal Justice Associate
  Criminal Justice Bachelor
  Master in Criminal Justice
  Paralegal Associate
  Paralegal Bachelor
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Kaplan University

[Online]

Earn your degree, advance your career, and achieve your goals with an online degree or certificate from Kaplan University. And do it all without missing a day of work. Kaplan University offers accredited online degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, and Paralegal Studies. Kaplan also offers Continuing Education, allowing working professionals to earn certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.
Programs:
  A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies
  Advanced Start B.S. in Criminal Justice
  Advanced Start B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  B.S. in Criminal Justice
  B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  Legal Nurse Consulting
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Keiser University eCampus Online

[Online]

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. We research trends for growing fields and tailor our curriculum to prepare students for entry and advancement to rewarding careers.
Programs:
  Associate's - Criminal Justice
  Associate's - Paralegal
  Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
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Westwood College

[Online]

Think you don't have time to earn the respected degree you need? Think again. Westwood College's online program gives you the flexibility to study at the times and places you choose. You'll also get the opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow students in real time. Degree programs offered include business, criminal justice, design and technology.
Programs:
Criminal Justice
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