Correction Officer/Head Cook - Where Assigned

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Milford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions will be assigned within the Northern & Southern Region areas to include Shirley, Gardner, Concord, Bridgewater, and Norfolk. Duties: Maintains Custodial care and control of incarcerated individuals by escorting or transporting them under restraint, patrolling facilities, making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of buildings, grounds, and incarcerated individual quarters, monitoring incarcerated individuals’ movements and whereabouts, and guarding and directing incarcerated individuals during work assignments to maintain order and security in a correctional institution. Kitchen Duties: Serving food to incarcerated individuals, cooks food in quantities according to DOC approved menus and the number of persons being served, adjusting recipes as need to produce the required amount; confers with other agency personnel and reviews DOC approved menus to determine such matters as quantity of food and types of ingredients to be used, and number of portions needed in order to ensure the availability and efficient use of food and food supplies; roasts, boils, and bakes meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, breads, desserts and other foods required for daily meals: measures and mixes ingredients according to DOC approved recipe, using kitchen utensils and equipment; evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste thorough observation in order to determine if it is fresh, properly portioned, and prepared correctly. Operates and/or uses kitchen equipment such as cutlery, grinders, and slicers to portion and/or prepare food for cooking; maintains records on such matters as food received, prepared, consumed, and leftovers; performs related duties such as preparation of additional portions, conferring with repairmen on malfunctioning equipment and reading and interpreting diet rosters; conducts orientation and ongoing training programs for incarcerated individuals in the areas of safety and sanitation procedures, food preparation, food handling, storage, etc., in accordance with standard operation procedures; conducts performance evaluations of incarcerated individuals, counsels incarcerated individuals concerning work-related problems, and recommends disciplinary action in accordance with DOC policy. Performs other duties as assigned. All applicants under consideration will be subject to a physical abilities test, psychological test, drug test, submit to a full background check and be required to have a medical form filled out by your physician before entering a twelve (12) week Recruit Academy. Candidates must take and pass the next Civil Service Examination for this title and score must be reached in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Working conditions: Correction Officers/Head Cooks work in a correctional facility; may work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights and are subject to a standby (on call) work status; often in a kitchen setting; may be subjected to verbal and physical abuse from others; may be required to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; are subject to injury from firearms; may work under exposure to adverse weather conditions; may travel for job-related purposes; and may be required to furnish private transportation for reimbursable job-related travel. Preferred Qualification: Six (6) months of institution food service or culinary degree. No person who has been convicted of a felony, convicted of a misdemeanor, or has been confined in any jail or house of correction for said conviction shall be appointed. Comments: This is a Civil Service position. Candidate must take and pass the next Civil Service Examination for this title and score must be reached in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Please note that salaries for union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 31, section 64, applicants must have graduated from high school or must possess an equivalency certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education; or must have served at least three years in the armed forces of the United States, the last discharge or release from which must have been under honorable conditions. Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Requirements

All applicants under consideration will be subject to a physical abilities test, psychological test, drug test, submit to a full background check and be required to have a medical form filled out by your physician before entering a twelve (12) week Recruit Academy.
Candidates must take and pass the next Civil Service Examination for this title and score must be reached in order to be considered for a permanent appointment.
Applicants must have graduated from high school or must possess an equivalency certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education; or must have served at least three years in the armed forces of the United States, the last discharge or release from which must have been under honorable conditions.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.
Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.
The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months of institution food service or culinary degree.
The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintains Custodial care and control of incarcerated individuals by escorting or transporting them under restraint, patrolling facilities, making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of buildings, grounds, and incarcerated individual quarters, monitoring incarcerated individuals’ movements and whereabouts, and guarding and directing incarcerated individuals during work assignments to maintain order and security in a correctional institution.
Serving food to incarcerated individuals, cooks food in quantities according to DOC approved menus and the number of persons being served, adjusting recipes as need to produce the required amount
Confers with other agency personnel and reviews DOC approved menus to determine such matters as quantity of food and types of ingredients to be used, and number of portions needed in order to ensure the availability and efficient use of food and food supplies
Roasts, boils, and bakes meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, breads, desserts and other foods required for daily meals
Measures and mixes ingredients according to DOC approved recipe, using kitchen utensils and equipment
Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste thorough observation in order to determine if it is fresh, properly portioned, and prepared correctly.
Operates and/or uses kitchen equipment such as cutlery, grinders, and slicers to portion and/or prepare food for cooking
Maintains records on such matters as food received, prepared, consumed, and leftovers
Performs related duties such as preparation of additional portions, conferring with repairmen on malfunctioning equipment and reading and interpreting diet rosters
Conducts orientation and ongoing training programs for incarcerated individuals in the areas of safety and sanitation procedures, food preparation, food handling, storage, etc., in accordance with standard operation procedures
Conducts performance evaluations of incarcerated individuals, counsels incarcerated individuals concerning work-related problems, and recommends disciplinary action in accordance with DOC policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.