Probation Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Probation Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Supervising junior staff
Helping with the rehabilitation of ex-offenders into the community
Organising and overseeing community service work
‘Befriending’ and counselling offenders and their families
Helping offenders come to terms with custodial sentences
Undertaking one-to-one and group work activities
Visiting offenders at home, in court, prison, hostels or other penal institutions
Supporting the victims of some violent or sexual crimes
Liaising with the police, social services etc.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Probation Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Probation Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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