Correctional Food Service Officer I/II/III
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NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS!To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.This position is Eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus!We recruit for Correctional Food Service Officer I, II, and III levels statewide.There may not be a current vacancy at all facilities. Your application will be considered active for 180 days. Only one application can be submitted during this time.Correctional Food Service Officers will supervise offenders performing large-scale food production and food service operations at a Correctional institution/facility. In overseeing the food preparation and clean-up team within the food service department, it is vital to prioritize effective communication in both verbal and written forms. Adhering to instructions, whether spoken or written, along with managing computer data accurately, is essential for operational success.It is imperative to properly maintain all food service equipment and have a clear understanding of menu specifications. Ensuring sanitary food handling practices and being knowledgeable about nutritional values will greatly contribute to the quality of meal planning and preparation. Additionally, managing inventory levels of all food and various other supplies requiring rotation; while also ensuring the timely ordering of food products and cleaning supplies are essential responsibilities that support the smooth functioning of the department.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:* Working a dual role of both supervising offenders and providing food production training.* Supervising offenders in their assigned food preparation and food service work areas to include cooking, baking, and serving food to the offender population.CUSTODY LEVELS DEFINED:Offenders are assigned to various custody levels including Minimum, Medium, and Close which identifies the level of supervision that is required. As such, each Correctional Officer level of classification below corresponds with the custody level of offenders that they will be supervising:Correctional Food Service Officer I: Minimum - Offenders at these facilities require a minimum amount of oversight, they are permitted to enter/exit cells without permission during certain times of the day.Correctional Food Service Officer II: Medium - Offenders at these facilities do not require as much oversight as those at Close facilities but require more supervision than those at Minimum facilities.Correctional Food Service Officer III: Close-offenders at these facilities always require close supervision. Movement throughout the prison is heavily controlled.All applications received will be reviewed and considered for all three levels of Correctional Officer (Officer l, ll, and lll) based upon the individual qualifications of each applicant. Some NC prisons contain more than one custody level of offenders.PERSONAL APPEARANCE:Employees must adhere to appearance and grooming standards. Every employee is mandated to comply with this policy.WORK SCHEDULE:This is a full-time position. However, employees must be able to work any shift including rotating, fixed shift, or split shift. All shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required. This position provides State Benefits.TRAINEE PROGRESSION CANDIDATE CONSIDERATION:If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up according to state policy as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state's pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $32,100 - $62,9711. Prior applicants will remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.REQUIREMENTS:Candidates must possess a High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience and must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Trainees must successfully meet all requirements to move up to the fully qualified Correctional Food Service Officer II or Correctional Food Service Officer III job classification.Note to Current State Employees:State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated to consider the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based on these factors, a pay increase MAY result.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in place of the Experience and Education listed on the application.To qualify for this position, applicants MUST document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:* Knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities; involving institutional and/or commercial food service environment.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details.Correctional Food Service Officer IMinimum Education and ExperienceHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special QualificationsMust be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.Correctional Food Service Officer IIMinimum Education and ExperienceHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee AppointmentHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special QualificationsMust be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.Correctional Food Service Officer IIIMinimum Education and ExperienceHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, or as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee AppointmentHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of a commercial food service operations, as a Correctional Officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special QualificationsMust be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.Come Join Us To Make A Difference!Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.* If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.* If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.* The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.* Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ( RAP Back ). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.* If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Katawna Flood 919-###-#### or email ...@dac.nc.gov .