Parol Officer

What is the main job of a parole officer?

• To help criminals escape from prison

  
  

• To supervise people who have been released from prison

  
  

• To work in the court system

  
  

• To teach people how to avoid committing crimes

  
  

Which of these subjects would be most helpful for someone who wants to become a parole officer?

• Art

  
  

• Music

• Math

  
  

• Psychology

What kind of training do parole officers receive?

• They learn how to cook meals for prisoners.

  
  

• They learn how to write reports and use computers.

  
  

• They learn how to defend themselves and use firearms.

  
  

• They learn how to be kind and patient with people.

  
  

What is the typical schedule like for a parole officer?

• They have the same schedule every day.

  
  

• They have a very busy and unpredictable schedule.

  
  

• They only work during the day, not at night.

  
  

• They get to choose their own schedule.

  
  

What is the main reason that there will always be jobs for parole officers?

• Prisons are closing down.

  
  

• People are becoming less interested in committing crimes.

  
  

• The government is increasing the number of parole officers.

  
  

• There will always be people who need to be supervised after being released from prison.

  
  

What is one important quality that a good parole officer should have?

• They should be very quiet and shy.

  
  

• They should be very creative and artistic.

  
  

• They should be confident and assertive.

  
  

• They should be very organized and good at math.

  
  

What is the typical salary for a parole officer?

• About $20,000 per year

  
  

• About $30,000 per year

  
  

• About $50,000 per year

  
  

• There is no typical salary, it varies a lot