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Probation Officer Reviews
What is it like working as a Probation Officer?
November 2018
Stressful and very political.
Probation Officer in Los Angeles:
Pros: Working with good staff.
Cons: Nepotism, retaliation,Harassment. The same rules do not apply for upper management they get away with murder with no punishment of any kind for negative acts. Every other employee with lower position get fired right away. A lot of stress and very political. A lot of nepotism if you don't know anyone you will get stuck in the same position for years. Its not what you know or your experienve or your high test and interview scores it's who you know. There has been a lot of sorry staff that should not have certain positions, but because they know people they get nominated to promote. The dumbs people in high positions.
October 2016
Probation.
Probation Officer:
Pros: Working with people.
Cons: Lack of change.
September 2016
The impact of State elections on government employees.
Probation Officer:
Understand the great impact you have on people's lives and always make sound decisions by including the input from seasoned veterans.
July 2016
So much potential...
Probation Officer:
Pros: Flexibility, training opportunities, tuition waiver.
Cons: Poor pay, little room for advancement, bad administrative culture.
August 2015
Probation Officer:
Be very flexible with managing your case load. Time management is key to success. Don't feel overwhelmed. You are not in complete control of work flow every day. Manage your calendar of clients. Be ready to adjust your schedule when emergencies occur.
November 2014
Good.
Probation Officer:
Pros: The ability to change the life of a potentially productive citizen. I get to refer to the law and talk to the people.
Cons: The dangerous risks abound the ex-criminals.
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