Distribution across 35 profiles.
Middle half of Probation Officers score between 23% and 31%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 19%
36% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work25%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen75%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person0%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Probation Officer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Conducting initial intake interviews with newly assigned probationers to gather personal history, assess risks, and establish supervision requirements
deep expertisesocial core
30%AD
8%
Performing regular check-ins (in-person or virtual) to monitor probationers' compliance with court-ordered conditions (e.g., drug testing, employment, curfew)
some context neededsocial core
27%AD
14%
Coordinating with external agencies (e.g., treatment providers, employers, law enforcement) to verify probationers' compliance and access support services
13%AD
31%
Writing detailed reports for courts, including progress updates, violation reports, and recommendations for sentencing adjustments or early termination
11%DD
38%
Responding to crises or violations (e.g., missed appointments, failed drug tests) by determining appropriate interventions or filing violation reports
deep expertisesocial core
7%AD
8%
Conducting home or workplace visits to verify living conditions, employment status, or other court-ordered requirements
deep expertisesocial core
5%AD
10%
Maintaining case files, documenting all interactions, and updating records in electronic databases
3%DD
59%
Facilitating or referring probationers to rehabilitation programs (e.g., substance abuse treatment, job training, anger management)
deep expertisesocial core
1%AD
10%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Conducting initial intake interviews with newly assigned probationers to gather personal history, assess risks, and establish supervision requirements
deep expertisesocial element
25%AD
13%
Writing detailed reports for courts, including progress updates, violation reports, and recommendations for sentencing adjustments or early termination
18%DD
70%
Performing regular check-ins (in-person or virtual) to monitor probationers' compliance with court-ordered conditions (e.g., drug testing, employment, curfew)
deep expertisesocial core
17%AD
16%
Facilitating or referring probationers to rehabilitation programs (e.g., substance abuse treatment, job training, anger management)
deep expertisesocial core
13%AD
5%
Responding to crises or violations (e.g., missed appointments, failed drug tests) by determining appropriate interventions or filing violation reports
deep expertisesocial core
12%AD
11%
Conducting home or workplace visits to verify living conditions, employment status, or other court-ordered requirements
deep expertisesocial core
5%AD
11%
Maintaining case files, documenting all interactions, and updating records in electronic databases
5%DD
82%
Coordinating with external agencies (e.g., treatment providers, employers, law enforcement) to verify probationers' compliance and access support services
1%AD
27%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Writing detailed reports for courts, including progress updates, violation reports, and recommendations for sentencing adjustments or early termination
31%DD
67%
Performing regular check-ins (in-person or virtual) to monitor probationers' compliance with court-ordered conditions (e.g., drug testing, employment, curfew)
some context neededsocial core
25%AD
24%
Responding to crises or violations (e.g., missed appointments, failed drug tests) by determining appropriate interventions or filing violation reports
deep expertisesocial core
14%AD
11%
Conducting home or workplace visits to verify living conditions, employment status, or other court-ordered requirements
deep expertisesocial core
12%AD
18%
Coordinating with external agencies (e.g., treatment providers, employers, law enforcement) to verify probationers' compliance and access support services
7%AD
40%
Facilitating or referring probationers to rehabilitation programs (e.g., substance abuse treatment, job training, anger management)
deep expertisesocial core
5%AD
7%
Maintaining case files, documenting all interactions, and updating records in electronic databases
1%DD
87%
Conducting initial intake interviews with newly assigned probationers to gather personal history, assess risks, and establish supervision requirements
deep expertisesocial core
1%AD
15%
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