§ 3. Duties—Generally.

Said parole officer shall work under the supervision, direction and control of said criminal judges and the district attorney general and shall assist them in the investigation, supervision, oversight and control of persons who petition for suspended sentences or paroles, or what are granted a suspended sentence or parole by said judges.

Said parole officer shall, under the direction of said judges and the district attorney general investigate and make reports to said official as to the circumstances, history, criminal record, social, physical and mental condition of persons who apply to be released, or are released, under a suspended sentence or parole. Said officer shall also investigate and make reports to said officials relating to revocation of suspended sentences or paroles.