Duties of probation officers

A probation officer shall, subject to rules made under this Act and to the directions of the court,- (a) visit or receive visits from the offender at such reasonable intervals as may be specified in the supervision order, or subject thereto, as the probation officer may think fit; (b) see that he observes the conditions of the bond or bonds executed by him; (c) report to the court as to his behaviour; and (d) advise, assist and befriend him, and when necessary endeavour to find suitable employment for him.