The director shall:
A. provide probation and parole services and supervise probationers and parolees;
B. assign officers to serve in each judicial district. Selection and assignment of officers to each judicial district shall be made by the director;
C. obtain office quarters for the staff in each district as necessary;
D. assign the secretarial, bookkeeping and accounting work to clerical employees;
E. direct the work of the officers and other employees;
F. formulate methods of investigation, supervision, recordkeeping and reports;
G. conduct training courses for the staff;
H. seek to cooperate with all agencies, public and private, that are concerned with the treatment or welfare of persons on probation or parole;
I. report to the parole board concerning the status of parolees under his supervision; and
J. perform such other duties as directed by the secretary of corrections.