I am thinking of becoming a probation officer in GA.What is the Criminal Justice exam like and the job itself?

Question

I am wondering what the content of the Criminal Justice Exam is, the one that you have to take before you can interview for the job. Also, what is the day to day job like? What types of offenders does a probation officer deal with, i.e., mostly misdemeanor offenders? How many cases do you manage at a time? Is it interesting dealing with the judges? How often do you have to visit an offender at their home? I have a B.A. in Psychology, and I am very interested in this line of work and in helping people re-assimilate into society. I know that the recidivism rate is very high. How do you think probation officers can help reduce this; or can they? Sorry if this is too many questions! Thanks in advance for reading this and for any input!

Answer 1

Before being a probation officer you have to be a Correctional Officer for about 2 years

Answer 2

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

How to become a GDC PROBATION OFFICER

http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/pdf/Probatio...

PROBATION OFFICER TEST

http://www.gdcjobs.com/pdf/GDCPOTS.pdf

Probation Officer Exam Practice Tests

http://www.petersons.com/testprep/practi...

first U need to check out the pay for ga.. the day to day job will very  somedays you are in the field checking on the people who r on proation.. you may have to wait hrs for one to come back home if he is gone and shouldent be...dependoing on where you are is the workload like...

you could  go to a probation  office and ask questions.. you may even find someoen who will let you go with them for the day..