Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions which may or may not require the approval of a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Juvenile Corrections Officer class series in which the work involves providing the security, control and reintegration of juvenile offenders. Differs from the Corrections Manager II class in which the work involves advanced managerial correctional work in a small institution or providing program support to a deputy secretary. Differs from the Warden I and II classes in which the work involves exercising all powers required to direct a correction institution. Differs from the Community Correctional Specialist class in which the work involves administering a program of grants to counties under the Community Corrections Act.