Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. 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 Corrections Manager I class in which the work involves managerial work in a smaller correctional unit. Differs from the Corrections Manager III class in which the work involves developing and implementing principal operating policies in a major institution or central headquarters. Differs from the Juvenile Corrections Officer class series in which the work involves providing the security, control and reintegration of juvenile offenders. Enforces all laws, rules and regulations of the Department of Corrections.