It is not easy to work with people who were sentenced to probation. You need nerves of steel, sense for responsibility, endless empathy, and first and foremost, you have to see a meaningful purpose in this job.
Unless you see it, and unless you really want to help the sentenced to get back on track and leave their painful past and sins behind them, you should opt for another job field. Because you will get burned out quickly, or discouraged.
Interviewers will test your readiness for this position, as well as your personality and attitude to work with a set of personal and behavioral questions. In this article we will have a look at eight questions, and suggest you how to answer each one. And there will be also some surprise at the end… Let’s start!
Parole Officer Interview Questions And Answers
Interviews for Top Jobs at Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Parole Officer Interview
I interviewed at Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Interview
Very short. Interviewed with Assistant Regional Director and Parole Supervisor. Interviewed about 3 weeks ago and still waiting for a response. Was notified that they typically mail out letters if not offered a position.
- What does integrity mean to you?
Parole Officer Interview
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Texas Department of Criminal Justice (San Antonio, TX) in Aug 2018
Interview
The interview was with officers i previously worked with and they asked questions I felt comfortable answering. I thought the interview was very short and I wonder with the short amount of time I was there how they would determine if I would be the person they hired.
- what made you want to be an officer.
Parole Officer Interview
I applied online. I interviewed at Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Interview
I applied this job on Jan 2020, It needs a lot of documents, it took me a month to get them together. I just got an email to schedule an interview. I am here to get some information.
- Q: They might ask you like do you have experience related to supervision?
What candidates say about the interview process at Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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I was asked only this one simple question at the TDCJ interview. The question was this one.
QUESTION: What is the shortest number of words required to make a complete sentence?
ANSWER: Two, a subje…Shared on April 16, 2018 -
Long, lots of tests before hiring.
Pt test and academy for 5.5 months.Shared on October 21, 2017 – Correction Officer III – Tennessee Colony, TX -
Really easy as far as your background is cleanShared on October 19, 2017 – Correctional Officer – Houston, TX
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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the questions are basic time management what would you doShared on January 16, 2022 – Parole Officer – San Antonio, TX
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Is to let the person who is being interviewed to be told the kind of job is goner doShared on November 28, 2019 – Correction officer 111 – Palestine, TX
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Be your selfShared on November 14, 2019
How candidates received their first interview at Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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I filled out a State of Texas application and faxed it to their HR department.Shared on June 6, 2019
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I applied onlineShared on August 11, 2018 – Correctional Officer – Amarillo, TX
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Entrance examShared on May 10, 2018 – Correctional Officer – Houston, TX
Why do you want to work as a probation officer?
Typically a first question in an interview, unless they start with a typical “Tell me about yourself” question. Try to refer to the present, and to the future. Do not talk about the past, do not suggest a need. To say that you apply for this job because you studied behavioral science or criminal justice is a bad answer–it indicates a must, not a desire.
You should rather refer to your will to help the criminals get back on track, and on your skills and personal traits that make from you a good applicant for the job: empathy for the sentenced, ability to work with difficult personalities, your interest in the field, etc.
If you have any personal experience that motivated you to pursue this career (for example someone from your family went through hard times and probation officers helped him to overcome the difficulties), you can definitely talk about this experience. Everyone likes to hear a good-feel true story.
FAQ
What questions are asked at a parole officer interview?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to work as a probation officer here?
- How do you communicate with others?
- What are your strengths as a probation officer?
- How much experience do you have as a probation officer?
- What’s the most challenging situation you’ve experienced in this position?
How do I prepare for a parole officer interview?
How long is the hiring process for parole officer in Texas?
How do I ace a probation officer interview?
