What Does a Probation Officer Job Resume Look Like?

Candidates applying for a probation officer job most often use the "combination" resume format. This resume emphasizes the candidate's skills and experience, which are listed first, while education details are included at the end.

Objective

Following the candidate's contact information is the "Objective" section. It describes in one or two sentences the position the candidate is seeking, specifying full-time or part-time, entry- or senior-level and the desired location, if applicable.

Qualifications

The "Qualification Summary" or "Qualification Highlights" section follows "Objective." It describes successfully completed tasks relevant to the position that the candidate is applying for, for example: "Effectively planned a rehabilitation program for inmates, resulting in a decrease in the repeat offender rate."

Professional Experience

The "Work Experience" section lists in reverse chronological order the positions the officer has held such as Probation Officer Assistant or Probation Officer Trainee.

Involvements

The "Accolades and Involvements" section lists any relevant organizations that the officer is a member of such as the American Association of Probation Officers or the Criminal Justice Student Organization.

Education

The Education section is the last item on the resume. Aside from listing the educational institutions the officer attended, the section should include any certifications the officer has received, for example a Probation Officer Proficiency Certification.