probation officer

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

proˈba•tion ˌof•fi•cer, n. [countable]

1. an officer who investigates and reports on the conduct of criminal offenders who are on probation.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

proba′tion of′ficer, 

1. Lawmaking an officer who investigates and reports on the conduct of offenders who are free on probation.

• 1895–1900, American.

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probation officer noun

1. an officer of a court who supervises offenders placed on probation and assists and befriends them