Food Service Officer

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Summary

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 U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.