Arco Probation Officer/Parole Officer Exam

Concise explanations and an easy-to-follow format make this no-nonsense, step-by-step guide the clear choice for anyone serious about setting out on a career in the criminal justice system.

What This Book Will Do For You

1

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PART ONE: SO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Where the Jobs Are: Federal Civilian Employment

7

(4)

Where the Jobs Are: State and Local Governments

11

(2)

Preparing Yourself for the Civil Service Examination

13

(9)

Test-Taking Techniques

22

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PART TWO: WHAT KIND OF WORK WILL YOU BE DOING?

The Structure of Probation and Parole

29

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PART THREE: PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION

The Development and Evolution of Probation and Parole

39

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Essential Elements of an Effective Parole System

45

(10)

Principles of Parole Supervision

55

(6)

Parole Problems

61

(4)

Reports

65

(12)

Know Your Courts

77

(8)

Introduction to the Quizzers

85

(2)

Narcotics and Drugs Quizzer

87

(8)

Reading Comprehension Quizzer One

95

(4)

Reading Comprehension Quizzer Two

99

(4)

Reading Comprehension Quizzer Three

103

(4)

Courts Quizzer

107

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PART FOUR: MODEL EXAMINATIONS

Answer Sheet

119

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Parole Officer Trainee

121

(13)

Answers and Explanations

134

(3)

Answer Sheet

137

(2)

Probation Officer

139

(12)

Answers and Explanations

151

(4)

Answer Sheet

155

(2)

Probation Officer

157

(11)

Answers and Explanations

168

(3)

Answer Sheet

171

(2)

Parole Officer

173

(14)

Answers and Explanations

187

(4)

Answer Sheet

191

(2)

Supervising Probation Officer

193

(13)

Answers and Explanations

206

(3)

Answer Sheet

209

(2)

Supervising Probation Officer

211

(13)

Answers and Explanations

224

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PART FIVE: CAREER INFORMATION RESOURCES

How to Find a Job in Probation or Parole

229

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How to Get a Job in Probation or Parole

232

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