of force constantly to move objects CLIMBING: Ascending or descending using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms (body agility is emphasized) BALANCING: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing feats of agility STOOPING: Bending body downward and forward; this factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles KNEELING: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on one (1) knee or knees CROUCHING: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine CRAWLING: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet REACHING: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction HANDLING: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingers are involved only to the extend that they are the extension of the hand) FINGERING: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling FEELING: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips TALKING: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; I Acknowledge. Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics; 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 willing and able to work all shifts, doubles, weekends and holidays.