Based on the following descriptions of both the probation officer's and a parole officer's training and work with offenders, dete
which officer is better prepared to evaluate the offender's ability to reenter society.

O The parole officer's optimism and the belief in the ability of an individual to change his or her life are also important traits for officers
work with some of society's most difficult and marginalized populations.

O The probation officer keeps records, notes, trial dates, and other relevant details and must be well organized.

O The parole officer makes a plan for reintegration to find housing, employment, getting or completing education, establishing health c
coverage, and regular drug screenings. Each plan is adapted to the needs of the individual inmate.

OThe probation officer's maturity includes emotional stability and the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor even when
working with potentially hostile individuals.