probation officer

noun

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

Origin

1895-1900, Americanism

Examples from the web for probation officer

We could be together were it not for my probation officer.
He will also receive unannounced visits from the probation officer.
He tried being a probation officer, but soon moved to television.
He found a social life, as well as an address to give his probation officer, through an ad for stereo equipment.
Vick girds for proving himself, visits probation officer.
In doing so he violated the specific instructions of his probation officer, according to testimony.
Based on behavior and level of risk, probationers may see their probation officer several times a day to once per week.

British Dictionary definitions for probation officer

noun

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