Correctional Dietary Officer - Corrections

Howard County Government•Jessup, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs correctional work at the full performance level under supervision from a technical superior and is responsible for maintaining security and the custody and care of incarcerated persons in the Howard County Detention Center and Central Booking Facility. This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eligibility for certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and possession of such certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Citizenship or Resident Alien status.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of meals from approved menus.
Maintains sanitation in accordance with State Health Standards.
Maintains kitchen tool control.
Conducts inventories, receives food orders, and requisitions supplies as required.
Maintains appropriate kitchen records and logs.
Supervises inmate workers and maintains discipline.
Maintains security over inmates and observes inmate behavior.
Supervises inmate work assignments, recreational activities, and housing activities.
Searches inmates for contraband.
Inspects and searches inmate living areas, workspaces, recreational areas, and program areas for cleanliness and/or contraband.
Conducts and records security rounds, formal and informal inmate counts, and inspections.
Processes the intake and discharge of inmates.
Receives and reviews legal, court, and official documents pertaining to inmates.
Receives and issues inmate clothing, property, and funds under the supervision of a superior.
Maintains inmate accountability and institutional security.
Writes incident and disciplinary reports related to inmate misconduct, use of force, and other security incidents.
Performs Correctional Officer duties as required.
Maintains appropriate records and logs.
Prepares incident and disciplinary reports as required.
Documents inmate misconduct, use-of-force incidents, and other security-related events.