Skill in/Ability to: Applying and interpreting Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the security, order, and discipline of inmates; applying the methods and techniques of supervision; determining staff assignments for prescribed security and order; training staff in the proper methods of security, use of force and paraprofessional counseling; interpreting the vernacular used by inmates; training in the proper use of weapons and related defense and control equipment; basic first aid measures, and use of devices for self-protection from serious health disorders; verbal and written communications as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting; interpersonal relationships within a correctional setting; maintaining a calm and even temperament during emergency situations; performing the administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and due process governing the security, order, and discipline of inmates; principles and practices of supervision, work leadership, and training; methods, techniques, and practices of maintaining the security, order and discipline of staff and inmates; methods and techniques of self-defense, and use of weapons and related defense/control equipment; vernacular used by inmates; methods, techniques and practices of the paraprofessional counseling for inmates; portable and stationary, two-way radio networks used to communicate inside an institution or with other institutions; methods and techniques of performing administrative work appropriate to the assignment.