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NC Department of Adult Corrections Correction Food Service Officer III in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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 position is Eligible for the Applicant Referral Bonus!* This posting is for a Correctional Food Service Officer III Position at Pasquotank Correctional Institution #3740. Employee will provide supervision and custody of inmates in their assigned food preparation and food service work areas for a large male facility. Oversee Inmate workers engaged in a variety of activities in food production including cooking, baking and serving food to the inmate population. Work includes but is 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 and work a varied schedule.

This position is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to apply.

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 the Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)* * 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 and food service activities

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High 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 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 and 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 Ques ions 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 aDD-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 and Probation/Parole Officer Certification{tabindex="0" target="_blank"}.
  • 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{tabindex="0" target="blank"}(Download PDF reader){target="blank"}(Download PDF reader){tabindex="0" target="blank"}(Download PDF reader){tabindex="0" target="blank"}(Download PDF reader){tabindex="0" target="_blank"}.
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