Also called: Parole Commissioner
Decides whether people in prison should be released early on parole.
A parole board member reads files on dozens of cases a week, interviews people in prison by video, hears from victims, and votes on who gets released.
Estimate; varies widely by state.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 10 years after high school. Usually a bachelor's or law degree plus experience in corrections, law, or social work; appointed by the governor.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Law, Social Work.
Growing slowly. Very few positions; appointed roles.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can summarize files, but deciding who goes free after hearing from victims needs accountable humans.
Classes: AP Government, Psychology, Speech or debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1021.
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