Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible 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 administrative supervision responsibility. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Juvenile Corrections Officer class series in which the work involves providing the security, control and reintegration of juvenile offenders. Differs from the Corrections Manager II class in which the work involves advanced managerial correctional work in a small institution or providing program support to a deputy secretary. Enforces all laws, rules and regulations of the Department of Corrections.