Well developed 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 Pilot class which does not required K.H.P. law enforcement and public safety duties. Performs law enforcement duties of Kansas Highway Patrol, such as writing citations and warnings, making arrests, testifying in court cases, assisting stranded motorists, inspecting vehicles, investigating automobile accidents, and keeping records. Provides emergency transportation and performs searches as necessary, such as transporting bio-medical products or searching for persons. Knowledge of F.A.A. regulations that apply to pre and post flight inspections, maintenance schedules, air worthiness, and records. Knowledge of weather as it relates to the operation and safety of flight.