Correctional Specialist

State of Idaho Opportunity

Summary:
The Idaho Department of Correction aims to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities, fostering connections and restoring victims of crime.

Correctional Specialists (Food Service Officers) oversee food preparation, service, safety, and sanitation processes at State Correctional facilities, ensuring a clean and secure environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the production of quality and cost-effective meals, adhering to designated policies and procedures.
• Train residents in food preparation, kitchen sanitation, and safety, as well as the use of related equipment.
• Monitor inventory and order food, utensils, cleaning supplies, and related items.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained properly, inspecting shipments for damaged products.
• May interview, hire, evaluate the performance, and make retention recommendations of inmates working at the facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness to work any shift, including day, swing, and graveyard shifts, and participate in training to develop required skills and techniques.
• Some experience preparing and serving food in a restaurant or food service operation, typically gained through completion of formal training or at least 1 year of full-time work experience.
• Some experience in the use and care of cooking utensils and equipment, typically gained through at least 6 months of full-time work experience using and maintaining commercial equipment in an institutional or commercial food service operation.
• Some knowledge of supervision, typically gained through completion of at least 8 hours of training specifically covering supervisory practices or at least 3 months of experience as a lead-worker or supervisor.
• Some experience using a personal computer to enter, retrieve, and edit information.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and pass an aptitude test.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, PERSI retirement benefits, paid sick, vacation, and parental leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact TTY/TTD: 711, or email .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

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