Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires considerable 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 Highway Patrol Lieutenant class which involves administrative rather than managerial duties. Differs from the Highway Patrol Major class which involves administrative and managerial responsibilities over multiple divisions or programs. Knowledge of laws and ordinances of law enforcement, such as those pertaining to arrests, search and seizure, evidence and policies and procedures. Knowledge of methods and procedures of law enforcement.