Probation officer resume examples for 2025
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How to write a probation officer resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A resume summary is your opening statement that highlights your strongest skills and top accomplishments. It is your chance to quickly let recruiters know who you are professionally - and why they should hire you for the probation officer role.
Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.
Step 2: Next put your years of experience in probation officer-related roles.
Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.
Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some probation officer interviews.Hi, I'm Zippi, your job search robot. Let me write a first draft of your summary statement.
List the right project manager skills
Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a probation officer resume:
- Criminal Justice
- Mental Health
- Rehabilitation
- Juvenile Offenders
- Community Resources
- Court Orders
- Community Agencies
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Risk Assessments
- Public Safety
- Community Services
- Community Supervision
- District Court
- Crisis Intervention
- Criminal History
- Court Hearings
- Court Reports
- Treatment Programs
- Violation Reports
- Treatment Services
- GPS
- Domestic Violence
- Court Proceedings
- Treatment Facilities
- Sex Offenders
- Arrest Warrants
- Court System
- Collateral Contacts
- Court Appearances
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How to structure your work experience
A work experience section is a vital part of your resume because it shows you have the experience to succeed in your next job.
- Put your most recent experience first. Prospective employers care about your most recent accomplishments the most.
- Put the job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
- Include only recent, relevant jobs. This means if you're a fairly experienced worker, you might need to leave off that first internship or other positions in favor of highlighting more pertinent positions.
How to write probation officer experience bullet points
Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.
- Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
- What were your responsibilities or goals?
- How did you accomplish them?
- Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )
Here are great bullet points from probation officer resumes:
Work history example #1
Probation Officer
NC Department of Insurance
- Conducted urinalysis and DNA testing of offenders.
- Supervised a caseload of approximately 300 Standard and High level probationers.
- Conducted arrest and detention in accordance with standard arrest procedures.
- Supervised a caseload of misdemeanor and felony offenders, coordinated community service projects and assisted with job placement in the community.
- Investigated and determined parole violations performing incident response when determined an individual has violated parole.
Work history example #2
Probation Officer
US Postal Service
- Instituted the restorative justice model and gender specific caseloads.
- Provided family, group, and individual counseling to rehabilitate juveniles.
- Supervised probationers on an Alcohol and Drug Caseload also worked as a member of the Court Team.
- Assisted Probationers in attending counseling, rehabilitation, obtaining a GED and gaining employment to become productive citizens.
- Prepared and maintained documents related to; agency administration, caseload management and to all contacts and activities.
Work history example #3
Probation Officer
College Station ISD
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling; performed psycho-social assessments; designed treatment programs; supervised juveniles on probation.
- Handled supervision of specialized caseloads and prepared assessment and diagnostic probation/parole reports in special cases as assigned.
- Trained annually in Protective Action Response (PAR), CPR, and First Aid.
- Provided counseling to juvenile offenders on probation.
- Counseled parolees/probationers during office visits and referred them for services.
Work history example #4
Adult Probation Officer
State of Arizona
- Supervised probation counselors in assigned division to ensure all paperwork was completed in timely manner and reviewed for errors.
- Managed caseload of up to 150 male and female adult felons placed on community control by the Court.
- Reviewed juvenile criminal cases determining the gravity of the situation and appropriate counseling.
- Managed significant DUI caseload to court-ordered and conditional probation completion.
- Represented the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in all probation hearings for juvenile offenders assigned to caseload.
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Add an education section to your resume
- The highest degree you have achieved.
- TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
- TField of study
- TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities
Here are some examples of good education entries from probation officer resumes:
Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice
University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD
2009 - 2012
Highlight your probation officer certifications on your resume
Certifications are a great way to showcase special expertise or niche skills. Some jobs even require certifications to be hired.
To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.
Here are some of the best certifications to have on probation officer resumes:
- Certified Professional - Human Resource (IPMA-CP)
- Certificate in Public Financial Management (Cert PFM)
- Certified Criminal Investigator
- Certified Corrections Officer (CCO)