Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics; Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; Swing a baton in a striking technique; Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic; Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions; Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment; Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security; Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury; Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently; Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations; Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner; Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders; Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments; Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings; Willing and able to travel; Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule; TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire; Successful completion of a background investigation is required. All current staff, newly hired staff and future job applicants need to have the following completed and on file per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Code of Colorado Regulations.(Any violation found, refusal to complete, or failure to complete the following initial driver qualification file documents and the required ongoing updates will not only disqualify you from consideration of employment for this safety-sensitive driving position but also remove you from any safety sensitive driving position as required by 8 CCR 1507-1 and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ( https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ ): Must hold an active and valid Colorado driver license appropriate for the vehicle type and position responsibilities as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ( https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ ).