TDCJ - Major of Correctional Officers - Food Service

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Job Duties:

In this role, you will oversee departmental expenses to ensure operations remain efficient and within the established budget. You will prepare budget reports and reconcile the budget on a monthly basis. You will calculate monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual food requirements and review and approve departmental requisitions.

You will supervise the preparation and serving of meals, ensure dining, service, and food preparation areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

You will provide instruction to employees and inmates on safety regulations, chemical handling, sanitation procedures, food preparation and portion control, and the operation of food service equipment.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent of GED.

You have criminal justice and supervisory experience.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have six years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody, law enforcement or food service management experience to include three years in the supervision of employees.

You have thirty semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in Criminal Justice.

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Major of Correctional Officers - Food Service

Additional Information:

Travel 

None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips 

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Hazardous

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                              process can be directed to:                           

Douglas Skaggs                                                                         Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

903-834-6186                                                                              936-437-3150

[email protected]                                                 [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.