Probation Officer Interviews

Probation Officer Interview Questions

"When interviewing for a position as a probation officer, be prepared to answer questions about your ability to properly supervise probationers so that they meet sentencing requirements and don't commit future offenses. As probation officers often have to manage heavy caseloads with lots of paperwork, interviewers will likely ask about your organizational and case management skills. Many of the individuals' probation officers deal with can be pessimistic or cynical of the probation process, so employers will ask questions that assess your ability to deal with difficult cases while keeping a positive attitude."

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I made it thru to second round of questions. They continually asked about what type of relationships did I have with past supervisors and co workers. What would a good co worker and supervisor be. There was a lot of questions about getting along with others which made me feel that there is slot of issues in the work environment. Also during the interview a man there was yawning the whole time. As soon as I walked in the door and he never stopped. There were 3 people on the panel I wanted region 4 Green Bay however they were pushing me to want to go to other areas. He take ask about motivational interviewing as well and wanted examples. Also asked what type of offender would i like to work with.
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Probation Officer

Interviewed at State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections

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Feb 16, 2017

I made it thru to second round of questions. They continually asked about what type of relationships did I have with past supervisors and co workers. What would a good co worker and supervisor be. There was a lot of questions about getting along with others which made me feel that there is slot of issues in the work environment. Also during the interview a man there was yawning the whole time. As soon as I walked in the door and he never stopped. There were 3 people on the panel I wanted region 4 Green Bay however they were pushing me to want to go to other areas. He take ask about motivational interviewing as well and wanted examples. Also asked what type of offender would i like to work with.

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