ONET Occupations » 21-1092.00

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.63)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.60)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.47)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.47)
  5. Help people link up or connect - People (4.35)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.27)
  7. Use my brain - Data (4.19)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  9. Plan - Data (4.08)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.01)
  11. Speak - People (4.00)
  12. Listen - People (4.00)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  14. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.90)
  15. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  16. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.69)
  17. Research - Data (3.67)
  18. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.67)
  19. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.67)
  20. Raise people's self-esteem - People (3.67)
  21. Control, expedite things - Things (3.63)
  22. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.00)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  3. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  4. Active Listening (3.88)
  5. Monitoring (3.88)
  6. Writing (3.75)
  7. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Oral Expression (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  5. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  8. Written Expression (3.62)
  9. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  1. Integrity (4.86)
  2. Self Control (4.77)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.76)
  4. Dependability (4.68)
  5. Attention to Detail (4.63)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.54)
  7. Independence (4.54)
  8. Cooperation (4.49)
  9. Concern for Others (4.47)
  10. Persistence (4.27)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.19)
  12. Initiative (4.16)
  13. Social Orientation (4.16)
  14. Achievement/Effort (4.05)
  15. Leadership (4.01)
  16. Innovation (3.90)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.60)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.43)
  3. Interacting With Computers (4.36)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.35)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.27)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.13)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.08)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.08)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.03)
  10. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.01)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.92)
  12. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.87)
  13. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.69)
  14. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.68)
  15. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.67)
  16. Processing Information (3.63)
  1. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.60)
  2. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.60)
  3. Search Legal Records (4.60)
  4. Record Client's Personal Data (4.43)
  5. Determine Social Service Program Status (4.35)
  6. Match Clients To Community Resources (4.35)
  7. Plan Therapy Treatment Program (4.08)
  8. Relate To Clients' Socioeconomic Conditions (4.03)
  9. Cooperate With Court Personnel Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies (4.03)
  10. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (4.01)
  11. Compile Information Through Interviews (4.01)
  12. Communicate Technical Information (4.01)
  13. Monitor Client Progress (3.92)
  14. Use Counseling Techniques (3.67)
  15. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.67)
  16. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.67)
  17. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.67)
  18. Compile Evidence For Court Actions (3.63)
  19. Compile Information For Court Cases (3.63)