Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Career Snapshot
SNAPSHOT
| Leadership | HIGH |
| Critical decision making | HIGH |
| Level of responsibilities | HIGH |
| Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines | HIGH |
| Dealing and handling conflict | HIGH |
| Competition for this position | LOW |
| Communication with others | HIGH |
| Work closely with team members, clients etc. | HIGH |
| Comfort of the work setting | HIGH |
| Exposure to extreme environmental conditions | LOW |
| Exposure to job hazards | LOW |
| Physical demands | LOW |
Characteristics
Level of responsibilities
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Critical decision making
Leadership
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Interacting With Computers
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Areas of Study
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Law and Government
Psychology
Public Safety and Security
Sociology and Anthropology
Therapy and Counseling
Degrees
Colleges
Top Skills
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Writing