Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. 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.
Involves administrative supervision responsibility. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Correctional Officer series which describes responsibility for security of the institution rather than management of the living unit of a correctional facility. Differs from the Corrections Counselor series which provides for direct counseling and rehabilitation of the inmates. Organizes and coordinates the development and staffing of institution leisure time programs for residents.