Why does the work of the probation and parole officer require strong motivation, academic and professional skills, and optimism? A Challenges can be overwhelming and dangerous and yet still rewarding.

B Working with police officers and the correction system makes parole and probation officers jaded and unhappy.

C Judges caution probation officers to maintain sympathy for the offender, which tends to make them pity offenders.

D One must be in perfect health to perform the duties of either office.