It is the duty of the probation officer—
(a) to supervise the probationers and other persons placed under his or her supervision;
(b) to advise, assist and befriend them;
(c) to inquire, in accordance with any directions of the Court, into the circumstances or home surroundings of the person with a view to assisting the Court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with his or her case;
(d) to advise, assist and befriend, in such cases and in such manner as may be prescribed, persons who have been released from custody; and
(e) to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by rules made under section 1173 or may be imposed by any other enactment.