Correctional Dietary Officer - Corrections

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2026, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 113 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 165 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

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.

Performs technical level correctional operations support work under regular supervision from a technical superior. Work includes general food service work preparing meals in the kitchen of the County Detention Center, serving food, and performing standard kitchen cleaning tasks. Work also includes the custody and security of inmates assigned to the kitchen.
* 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*

• 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, work spaces, 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…