FOOD SERVICE OFFICER - The GEO Group

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interested in advancing your career in criminal justice, corrections, or security? Look no further. We are actively seeking motivated professionals. You will fit right in as a member of this growing team of professionals if you bring a willingness to learn and a desire to help others. In your role as a Food Service Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining custody, care, and control of inmates assigned to Food Service activities while enforcing and following facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.  

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Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

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Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Summary

This is a correctional food service position assigned to maintain custody, care, and control of inmates or detainees assigned to Food Service activities.  Oversees and monitors activities of inmates or detainees while enforcing and adhering to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company and contracting agency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises detainees specifically assigned to Food Services by monitoring and directing them in food preparation, cleanup and sanitation.
• Coordinates and monitors inmate or detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency responses as needed.
• Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiates disciplinary reports on detainees/inmates.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates/detainees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Promotes facility safety and cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Completes training courses as required by facility training standards
• Performs other marginal duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Successful completion of training courses as required by GEO and facility training standards, including ACA required training.
• Demonstrated experience in food service activities, with commercial or institutional meal preparation preferred.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

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