"Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist"

Job Description - Part 2 - Typical Daily Activities

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

Job Activities for: "Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist"

1) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

2) Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.


3) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


4) Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.


5) Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

6) Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.


7) Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


8) Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


9) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

10) Performing Administrative Activities -- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


11) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

12) Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


13) Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

14) Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.


15) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.


16) Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.


17) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.


18) Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.


19) Developing Objectives and Strategies -- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.


20) Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


21) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


22) Coaching and Developing Others -- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.


23) Training and Teaching Others -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


24) Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.


25) Developing and Building Teams -- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Job Description for "Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist" continued here...

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

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