Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. The work requires light 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. I class in which the work involves directing a small correctional facility or center. Differs from the Warden III class in which the work involves directing a correctional facility with highly specialized, multiple or maximum security functions. Enforces all laws, rules and regulations of the Department of Corrections, department policies and unit orders pertaining to operation of the department. Knowledge of modern principles, practices and methods of correctional custody and treatment.