Juvenile Probation Officer Personal Statement

After graduating, I intend to obtain a position as a juvenile probation officer. Working as a juvenile probation officer is a demanding and strenuous field. Predominantly working with juveniles that have been involved in altercations with the laws. Consequently, it is vital to maintaining communication with the juvenile’s caretakers, teachers and other important adult figures in their life. To improve the juvenile’s quality of life is important to create an action plan that will improve their decision making moreover, prevent them from re-offending. Utilizing teamwork and communication skills is pivotal to succeed in this career path. Promoting rehabilitation, while conducting risk assessment of youth to determine the appropriate level of