1. PROBATION (PAROLE) OFFICER Krysten Mauthe

2. Nature of work Law, Public safety, corrections and security

3. Education and training Bachelors degree Counseling Social work Criminal justice Psychology Sociology Law and family service Short-term on the job training (internship) Depends in area and where you go

4. Other qualifications Communication skills Critical thinking skills Decision making skills Emotional stability Organizational skills

5. Job outlook No change from 2012-2022 (predicted) Depends on amount of state and local government funding.

6. Job search… Memphis, TN Position- Probation officer Supervising individuals on probation Bachelors degree required with 1 to 2 year specialized experience (education can be substituted with experience) $46,265 per year Benefits Depends on work

7. Job search… Santa Rosa, CA Position- Probation Officer III Investigates, prepares recommendations to courts on probation cases with adults/ juveniles, intake, supervision, & placement. Bachelors degree, management required (manager/supervision of staff) $61,820- $75,160 per year Benefits 11 consecutive pays with minimum 440 hours, 40 pays/ extras with how long/ overtime

8. Job search… Wilmington, DE

9. Potential earnings – now and future $48,190 per year $23.17 per hour

10. Related occupations Corrections officer Police and detectives Social and Human service assistants Social workers Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors

11. Schools University of Maryland College Park, MD University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Indiana, PA Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX  All combine sociology law/ psychology criminology classes