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Probation and Surveillance Officer Duties

Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by Admin.

In general, parole and probation officers will not wear a uniform – but will dress in standard business attire or occasionally, casual wear. This will assist them in forming a more productive relationship with the parolees that are assigned to them. However, they will carry some form of credentials, such as a badge, and they may also carry concealed weapons for self protection – especially when serving an arrest warrant. Individuals who are assigned law enforcement powers are classified as peace officers and, as such, are required to attend a police academy as part of their certification and training.

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