Probation and Parole Officer Interview Questions

31 Give me an example of when you thought outside of the box. How did it help your employer?
32 Share an effective method you have used to discuss with offenders how drug, alcohol, or anger may have played roles in criminal behavior.
33 What is the state of your case folders? What is one thing you would like to improve?
34 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
35 Provide an experience in which you successfully investigated an alleged parole violation. What methods led to your success?
36 Describe an experience in which you conducted a prehearing and presentencing investigation which effectively prepared you to testify in court.
37 Share an experience in which your ability to consider the costs or benefits of a potential action helped you choose the most appropriate action.
38 Share an experience in which you successfully arranged for treatment services for offenders.
39 What factors do you consider when writing reports describing offenders' progress?
40 Share an experience in which personal connections to coworkers or others helped you to be successful in your work. (Make sure candidate works well with others.)
41 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
42 Describe an experience in which you developed a liaison and/or network with others which helped you to plan for helping an offender with life adjustments.
43 Provide an experience in which you successfully supervised people on community-based sentences. What methods did you find most effective?
44 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
45 What factors do you consider when recommending penitentiary for initial placement of offenders?

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