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 Safety and Security Officer series in which work involves property protection and not exercise of statutory powers. Differs from Corrections Officer II class in which the work involves controlling inmates in work, recreation and living areas and providing functional supervision of lower level officers. Enforces all laws, rules and regulations of the Secretary of Corrections, department policies and unit orders pertaining to operation of the department. Patrols or guards assigned area, either by moving patrol or assigned location, to assure security of that part of a corrections facility. Observes and reports special hazards.