Probation Parole Officer Work Habits Profile

Scales

Attention to Detail

Measures the degree to which the individual can quickly and accurately compare two strings of letters and/or numbers much like tasks that involve verifying information. This ability is important for most clerical jobs. It is also appropriate for jobs that require proofing tasks.

Initiative

Measures the degree to which the individual attempts to solve problems instead of avoiding them. Is not afraid to be the first to try something new. Always looks for ways to better self. Actively participates in work projects or meetings instead of sitting back and watching.

Non-Violent Attitudes

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to respect others and not engage in aggressive workplace behaviors such as intentionally damaging company property or resorting to physical or verbal threats.

Organization

Measures the degree to which the individual is organized, structured and thoughtful about his/her work.

Reliability

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be dependable, hardworking and conscientious about the quality of his/her work.

Responsibility

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be dependable, stable, takes responsibility for his/her actions and as a result, is not likely to have attendance problems. This characteristic is appropriate for all jobs.

Rules Compliance

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to follow company policies and adhere to rules and procedures established by management. This characteristic is appropriate for most, if not all jobs, with special emphasis on jobs requiring much trust (e.g., bank teller, cashier) and positions of authority (security guards, police officers).

Safety

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to follow company safety rules and procedures, and is cautious and vigilant about avoiding workplace accidents. These characteristics are appropriate for jobs that involve the use of equipment (e.g., tools, forklifts, machinery), including jobs in warehouse, production, assembly and light industrial settings.

Industries

Corrections & Protective Services

Corrections and Protective services have a number of profiles available for various positions found in corrections both internal roles such as correctional officer and those dealing with post release individuals such as parole officer and residential officer. These profiles can also be used for roles in security companies, penitentiaries, prisons, jails, and juvenile detention, community-based corrections as well as Law Enforcement positions.

For pre-employment testing in Corrections and Protective Services, we usually recommend using both the Work Habits Profile for the position and the People Skills Profile.

Work Habits Profiles measure the basic personal characteristics for success in the role. Work Habits may vary based on the position. They usually include reliability, responsibility, safety, organization, and rules compliance. Other characteristics may be added based on the job analysis data.

People Skills Profiles measure the basic personality characteristics related to success in the role. These were chosen using a job analysis. Those included in each of the profiles are related to job performance.

Sample Job Titles

Adult Probation Officer
Correctional Counselor
Deputy Probation Officer (DPO)
Juvenile Probation Officer
Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Parole Agent
Parole Officer (PO)
Probation Agent
Probation and Parole Officer
Probation Counselor
Probation Officer