The article is devoted to the directions of forming a comprehensive system for assessing the competencies of probation officers. The author reveals the importance of applying modern methods, tools and approaches to the assessment of probation officers by competencies and performance in HR processes. It is also an opportunity to encourage an employee and give him or her the opportunity to learn or develop in related areas. The purpose of the article is to study modern methods and approaches to assessing the competencies of probation officers used in the field of HR management. The article uses the methods of observation, comparison, generalization, scientific abstraction, and system analysis. When selecting a candidate for a vacant position, passing a probationary period, upgrading skills, transferring to another structural unit, forming a talent pool, and even dismissing an employee, it is important to assess the employee’s knowledge and practical skills at each of these stages. Testing helps determine not only the employee’s qualification level, but also his or her personal qualities. The method is convenient because it allows you to get complete information about an employee, predict his or her behavior in different work situations, and understand whether he or she is in line with the corporate culture. Employee evaluation methods are divided into qualitative and quantitative. The former are more in-depth, while the latter provide broader coverage. In addition, combined methods are used, which involve the use of approaches from both categories.  Evaluation of employees and job candidates is an important measure that is essential for proper HR management. It provides insight into the team and each individual employee. This information will help to promote talented and promising employees, catch up with laggards, and get rid of team members who are harmful to the institution.

Key words: probation officers, assessment, methods, approaches, competencies, HR management.

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