Community Control, formerly known as probation, is the most commonly deployed sentencing option across the United States of America. The Probation Officer's Role:
To enforce court orders, protect the public, address the client’s needs, and reduce reoffending by supervising individuals on probation and collaborating with other agencies to ensure the client's needs are met. Ultimately, probation off
icers prepare case files, generate supervision plans, and maintain records on probationers. They also implement and track compliance with court-ordered conditions, terms of supervision, and programs (substance abuse, s*x offender, domestic violence treatment), and are required to communicate compliance and non-compliance to the courts. In addition, they perform home visits, administer drug and alcohol testing, and may facilitate treatment intervention groups.
