How to conduct a supervision meeting
Regular meetings build accountability and progress.
6 steps →How-to guides
Probation Officer How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common probation officer tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common probation officer tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks probation officers perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to write a presentence investigation report
PSIs help judges make informed sentencing decisions.
6 steps →How to make a safe home visit
Home visits verify compliance while keeping officers safe.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Probation Officer training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.