**Hiring Event** Correctional Food Service Officer I - Orange County

Description of Work 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." We encourage you to attend our upcomingHIRING EVENTOrange Correctional CenterThursday, JUNE 22, 2023, from 9am - 2pm(2110 Clarence Walters Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278).At our Hiring Event expect things such as, application assistance, facility tours, Q/A with current employees to answer any questions or concerns you may have,same day interviews, and more. We look forward to seeing you there! This posting is for multiple vacancies: Positions 60071117, 60066895 The standardized annual salary for this position is $42,264 dependent upon fund availability and OSHR approval. This two positions are Eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus! Reporting to the Correctional Food Service Manager, this position will function in the food section at a male correctional facility. This position's responsibilities include:

• Supervising of inmates performing large-scale food production and food service operations at minimum custody prison facilities.
• 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 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.
• Performing under the general supervision of a Correctional Food Service Manager and is evaluated daily for the quality of food service and sanitary conditions. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage. Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC0
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• 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 taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. About the NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC): The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for 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 & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. About Orange Correctional Center: Orange Correctional Centerin Hillsborough NC is a minimum-security prison for adult males. The prison originally housed medium custody offenders and was converted to a minimum-security unit in 19
• Supervising inmates in their assigned food preparation and food service work areas.
• If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ingrid Watson at 919-582-6123.
• PerNC 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 theFBI'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. 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 855-524-56
• Overseeing inmate workers engaged in a variety of activities in food production including cooking, baking, and serving food to the inmate population.
• Training inmates in institutional cooking, baking, and serving, while maintaining sanitation standards in all areas of the kitchen.
• Maintaining proper food storage and sanitation. Employees ensure that the inmates supervised are preparing food according to all quality and sanitary regulations.
• Documented knowledge of large-scale food production and food service activities. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High 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 Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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 education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Working in a dual role of both supervising inmates and providing food production training.
• 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.
• Piedmont Community College works with the prison to provide vocational classes in food service technology and light construction. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of 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:
• 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.