Do you enjoy helping people? I have always wanted to work with young people. My Career of choice is a juvenile probation officer. This is my career of choice because I was in the system at a early age. In addition, they help out the community. I don’t like the way the system is ran at times so it would be in my best interest to pursue something that will challenge me. Becoming a juvenile probation officer require a mid bit of educational degrees, you should plan out your degree choices and work experience accordingly. According to Portland State University, the majority of employers require applicants to have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. You may be able able to study criminal justice , social work or psychology. Criminal justice may offer the …show more content…
This would be a challenging but interesting career of choice because I like children, but not the system. In my opinion juvenile justices system is ran unfairly and very poor. When it comes to recognizing behavioral issues and mental issues. I feel that I will change and help the youth while helping them out the system and work on behavioral issues. According to O*Net, there are approximately 90,000 probation officers across the United States. They expect this number to increase by 23,600 by 2022. However, the job growth rate is lower than it is for many other positions (O*Net, 2010). Job growth may vary from state to state, depending on how large the area's correctional facilities are. O*Net indicates that the average nationwide salary for a probation officer is $48,440 per year Juvenile Probation Officer Degrees and Careers). Most people choose careers for the salary, but I feel that if everyone is in it for the money whos really here to help our society. When I do something to help people I want them to truly feel helped. I’m not choosing a career for money im choosing for change. People need to understand that making the most money isn’t always the way to go to have a really
First let me start my saying that correctional officers has a very important role with keeping our nation safe.Being in the Law Enforcement field has always been my passion. Joining to corrections will provides an opportunity for me to serve and protect my community. As I mention before correctional officers are a very important part of the Law Enforcement field handling high profile criminals on a day to day basics and keeping our nation safe and I would love to part of that.
The future of the juvenile justice system is promising. The methods and approaches utilized should continue to improve in the next twenty years in the same way that they have improved over the past twenty years. Addressing the main factors that contribute to juvenile offending will help to solve the problem of delinquency in the United States. Juveniles in the present system do have the ability to straighten out their lives. This might be less challenging for them than it has been in the past, but hopefully the future will make the road to reform easier for them.
While I was in high school I did an internship with the District Attorney’s office in Topeka, KS. Although it did not directly relate to my chosen field of study I did learn a lot about our justice system and how probation officers interact with the DA and the court system. I feel internships are a great way to gain experience before you are actually being thrown into a job with all of its responsibilities. So, I plan to try and set-up an internship with a juvenile probation officer to help me gain some hands on experience. In addition to an internship, I also feel I can build my network through community service, teachers, peers and my sorority
I have always put people before myself when it comes to my actions and to my feelings. I have always wanted to understand what other people are going through and how I can help that. I soon discovered that I also had a love for our country’s criminal justice system. I figured that if I can start out in the one place where individuals need the most help that I could make the greatest impact. My love for people, science, and justice turned out to help create not only the perfect major but the perfect career for me.
Placer County Probation Officer Mark Eger, came to our class on September 23, 2016 to convey the different aspects of a career as a probation officer. Probation Officer Mark Eger has worked for Placer County Probation Department for the past thirteen years. He began his career working at the Juvenile Detention Center, after eighteen months he was transferred into the field, supervising caseloads of high risk offenders. Next, he was transferred to the Roseville Police Department. Here he worked hand in hand with the vice narcotics enforcement team, crime suppression unit, and detectives. PO Eger was then promoted to senior deputy, and currently oversees a juvenile field supervision unit. In addition, he is a firearms and impact weapons instructor. He also teaches tactical medicine and is currently going through the leadership academy through the California Chief Probation association.
The Supreme Court has saved many juvenile lives because of the court’s opposed ruling on sentencing juveniles to life in prison without parole, and this is a substantial verdict by the court. Sentencing for juvenile crimes should be determined by their maturity level.
There are some important character traits although that an individual also must obtain. As a potential probation officer, you must have strong communication skills. You need to have this skill as you will be communicating with offenders, their families, treatment specialists, and judges on a regular basis. A probation officer has to frequently write reports, which means you must also have strong writing skills. Because of all of the paperwork you must also be highly organized. Another thing that is required of you is to be prepared to handle high-stress situations. There are many stressful aspects that come along with this job (Probation Officer Careers, Jobs and Degree Information). The educational requirements for this career are not too extensive. To become an officer you need to have a bachelor’s degree, at a minimum. This could be in a field related to human service. Some of the best degrees for a potential officer include social work and criminal justice, even possibly studies of psychology, sociology, or criminology. The school that I have chosen is Edinboro University, which is located in Edinboro Pennsylvania. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is ranked RNP in Regional Universities North. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence (How Does Edinboro University Rank Among America's Best Colleges). In order to get into
Do to the many reasons listed above I have high hopes for this field, after the military I was dead set on using the skills I learned throughout my time in the Army, back home in the civilian sector. My one thing I tried to keep in mind was my family, as a Probation Officer the time requirements should be drastically less than that of the military and that played a huge role
The history of America’s Juvenile Justice System has dramatically change sense it’s hey days in 1800s or 18th century. The welfare of youth, young adult and juvenile have encountered the Progressive Era of reform, The Libertarians, The Delinquency Prevention Control Acts of 1968, The Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention and Act of 1974, and the Get Tough on Crime legislation; however these programs for their time seem to fit the margin in which youth could galvanize some form of rehabilitation through it. The Juvenile Justice System of past has moderate beginning for which one stands out with result to prove its worthiness.
I am the best candidate for juvenile probation officer because I've had extensive experience with juveniles in difficult situations. I have been a paramedic transporting 15 year olds who have just been involved in suicide attempts. I rode with them for more than an hour and discussed their situations with them. I interacted with their parents. The same applies to my experience with Children's Protective Services. I have been able to cope with irate parents and angry and rebellious teenagers. I have been involved with a twelve year old child who was born with fetal alcohol syndrome and had to assist his adoptive RN mother through situations where he was threatening her life physically. I have worked extensively with trying to match the appropriate
When I first realized I had an aspiration to have a career in social work I originally wanted to work with youth and adolescents. Initially, I decided youth and adolescent because I had dealt with many difficult experiences as an adolescent, which required assistance of social workers, and counselors. I was very thankful for the support I had which benefited my life in many ways, and dreamed of being able to do the same for other struggling youth.
I, William Fletcher, submit the appeal for strong armed robbery. I am currently adjudicated at Excalibur Youth Services serving a guideline of fifteen to twenty-four months. I’ve served twenty-seven documented months. I can prove that I’ve made tremendous changes in my attitude and life style choices due to my involvement in various programs that the department of juvenile justice has offered since my adjudication.
Sometimes I assist correctional counselors in their duties and with doing so I have become interested in criminal justice from a perspective other than corrections. Since entering corrections seven months ago I’ve heard various stories from different inmates blaming their life of crime on their childhood. Working in this capacity has also helped me see the good and bad within corrections, which is why I one day would like to become a prison administer which comes up with treatment plans and rules to govern convicted offenders.
The Career I decided to do my research on is a Child, Family, and School Social workers. I choose this career because it is of interest to me. I really enjoy a job where I can work with and help those who are in need. Earlier in the school year I took a career test in the school’s career center and this is a job that showed up and is part of the reason I am taking the time to look at what is required of the job.
My interest persisted and grew as I began to see how my efforts had the ability to improve the lives of people around me. I first noticed this on a personal level as friends would come to me for advice or for me to listen to their struggles and provide comfort. No matter how mundane, horrific, unique, or common the story was, I listened to them in a genuine and non-judgmental manner. I truly enjoyed hearing people’s stories and providing comfort and advice when needed. These moments helped me realize the power of simply being there for someone, and it increased my interest of pursuing a career where I can support those who need it most. I want to become a social worker so I can provide direction to those who may not be able to get it from other sources, just like I have done for various people throughout my life.