Parole Officer
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.
| Everest University Online |
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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 |
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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 |
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For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University eCampus Online offers degree programs online to prepare students for in-demand professions. Degrees are offered with a curriculum that is in pace with technology and workforce demand trends in business, criminal justice, healthcare and computer technology. Our "one-class-at-a-time" approach allows busy students to focus on their education and balance the demands of work and family.
Programs:
Associate's - Criminal Justice
Associate's - Paralegal
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
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| Westwood College |
[Online] |
Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
Programs:
Criminal Justice
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Westwood College's online campus is not currently accepting Texas residents for its programs. If you are a Texas resident interested in attending Westwood College and taking some courses online, please select one of our campuses in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.
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