P/T FOOD SERVICE OFFICER

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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.

In This Role You Will:

• Direct, supervise, and monitor detainees assigned to Food Services in terms of food preparation, cleanup, and sanitation.
• Monitor inmate or detainee movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies.
• Perform shakedowns for contraband materials and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.
• Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Job Requirements:
As a Food Service Officer you must be mature, flexible and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff. You must have a positive attitude and possess a high tolerance for mental stress. Qualified candidates are natural leaders who are able to supervise and train others successfully.
 
Other requirements of the position include:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification.
• Previous experience in food services and/or in a correctional setting, preferred.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of an Officer.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively.
• Ability to complete all necessary documentation.
• Capacity to follow strict operational rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills in order to interact successfully with detainees and staff.

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