Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. 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.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the University Police Officer class in which the incumbents neither have limited supervisory responsibilities nor serve as field training officers. Differs from the University Police Sergeant class in which the incumbents have full supervisory responsibilities which include completing evaluations of subordinate officers, establishing work schedules and assigning work. Reports to on-coming supervisor on current activities and administrative directions issued during previous shift.