Correctional Food Service Officer II - Franklin Correctional Center

Salary: $33,272.00 - $58,226.00 Annually

Location : Franklin County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 24-00296

Department: Adult Correction

Division: Secretary's Office

Opening Date: 09/23/2024

Closing Date: 10/4/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Correctional Food Service Officer II

Position Number: 60070724

Section: DAC / Institutions - Franklin Correctional Center

Work Location: Bunn, Franklin County.

Salary Grade: NC 06

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."

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST reapply.

This position requires specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Please review them carefully. If you have the knowledge enter a detailed description of your knowledge in the BODY or DUTIES SUMMARY section of your application. Remember to SAVE your entries. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will no longer be given in a Supplemental Question.

Reports to the Correctional Food Service Supervisor II. This position is responsible for providing supervision and custody of inmates in their assigned food preparation and food service areas. Oversee inmate workers engaged in a variety of activities in food production including: cooking, baking and serving food to the inmate population. Position responsibilities also include:

• Work includes but not limited to, communicating verbally and in writing.
• Input and comprehend computer data.
• Secure and maintain equipment; read, comprehend and calculate menus.
• Observe sanitary food handling practices.
• Understand food nutritional values.
• Inventory and rotate stock.
• Complete CPR, Firearms, Unarmed Self-Defense training.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees :

The salary grade for this position is NC06 . 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 Franklin Correctional Center:

Franklin Correctional Center is located in Bunn, NC, Franklin County and is a medium custody male facility housing approximately 480 offenders. Special programs at this facility include; Enterprise Sign Plant, High School Equivalency, Employment Readiness, Adult Outreach Correspondence, Thinking for a Change, Father Accountability, Commercial Driving License, Business, Hospitality, Commercial Cleaning, Industrial Maintenance, Logistics & Distribution, Computer Application.

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:

• Documented knowledge of large-scale food production, food service activities, or supervision of offenders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High 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 Appointment 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 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 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.

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 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Santino East at 919-582-6110.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills and Additional Information).

• Yes
• No

02

To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying.)

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "No", please answer this question with "N/A"

05

Are you a current employee of NC Department of Adult Corrections?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you been employed with the Department of Adult Correction as a permanent, time-limited, or temporary employee within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

08

Do you have at least a High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND one year of experience in institutional food preparation and food services, in management of commercial food service operations or as a Correctional Officer?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a degree or certificate from an accredited culinary art school or dietary manager's program?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have documented knowledge of large scale food production and food service activities? (If this is not reflected in the body of your application your application will be removed from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

11

Have you applied for a position within the Department of Adult Correction within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

12

Referral Bonus Policy - Did a current Department of Adult Correction employee(s) meeting the Employee Referral Bonus Pilot Program Policy eligibility criteria refer you to this position? (Note: Some but not all examples making the referring employee ineligible are: 1) immediate family members, 2) direct or indirect involvement in the hiring or selection process including those in human resources and those that supervise human resources, 3) involvement in hiring events, 4) in the hiring chain and 5) temporary employment.)

• Yes
• No

13

Referred candidates may only list state employees directly responsible for their choice to apply for the position. Please provide the following information on the referring employee: Full Name - Job Title - Work Unit/Facility - Cell Phone Number - Email Address

• Yes
• No

14

Do you understand that your application must reflect something about EACH of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in this posting?

• Yes
• No

15

In accordance with NC law, it is mandatory to screen applications by both "Minimum education and experience" AND "knowledge, skills, and abilities" found on NC State Government job postings. The essay questions listed in the Supplemental Questions help qualify applicants for the "knowledge, skills, and abilities" listed in the posting. Have you answered these questions fully and to the best of your ability?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you reviewed your application for education completed? Approximately 30% of applicants get screened out for lack of qualifying education. Specifically, have you ensured your high school/GED is on your application? (The best way to ensure this is to print your application so you can view what is being sent)

• Yes
• No

Required Question