Normal communication skills are required. The work requires moderate 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.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Juvenile Correctional Officer II class which involves supervisory work of a unit on an assigned shift. Maintains order ensuring sight and sound supervision of offenders. Inspects living units to locate contraband and to report on conditions affecting the health and safety of offenders. Serves as a member of a treatment team to determine which programs, methods and experiences are appropriate for the treatment of juvenile offenders. Provides counseling and instruction to offenders by directing their daily activities, maintaining order during all activities, teaches structured behavioral management classes and teaches problem solving skills to help them learn accountability and to achieve worthwhile personal goals.