Job outlook for parole officers in the United States

What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Parole Officer job market given the pandemic?

Hunter Boehme Ph.D.: First, let me say a disclaimer that these responses will most likely vary by geographic location of the country.
Since the pandemic, crime is down overall; however, certain types of crimes have increased such as intimate partner violence. We have also seen criminal trials and adjudications being delayed in the criminal courts. On the corrections side, we see many incarcerated individuals being released early due to Covid-19 health and safety concerns. Further, we have seen increases in drug addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide. Thus, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and recent societal discussions stemming from social justice protests to reform the criminal justice system, I see a few jobs within the criminal justice system increase their hiring.

I see social work occupations collaborating with police departments to handle intimate partner violence, mental health crises, and drug addiction cases. I see mental health experts increasingly joining forces with police, courts, and corrections of the Justice system.
Police agencies and prisons, nationwide, will remain stable and continue to hire more officers and corrections officers.
Probation and parole officers are often overburdened with caseloads, and with increased formerly incarcerated individuals being released due to Covid-19 health concerns, I see a need to hire more parole officers to supervise those who were recently released.
With increases in technology, potential criminals no longer have to leave their home to commit crimes. Thus, cybersecurity and cyber-analytics will absolutely be desired.

Finally, jobs not necessarily working "in" the criminal justice system will increase such as non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and community organizations to help in the movement to reform the Justice system. These organizations will have a say regarding the interworking's of the System.