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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Food Service Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeLovejoy, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • Successful completion of training courses required by GEO and facility training standards, including ACA-required training.
  • Demonstrated experience in food service activities.
  • Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Ability to handle the physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
  • Ability to report to work regularly and on time.
  • Ability to remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
  • Ability to work up to sixteen hours within a rolling twenty-four-hour period.
  • May be required to possess a valid state driver's license.
  • Must be mature and flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must have resided within the United States or its territories for three or more years out of the last five years, or have worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or U.S. Military, or have been a dependent of an employee who worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or U.S. Military.

Responsibilities

  • Direct, supervise, and monitor detainees assigned to Food Services in 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 according to policies and procedures.
  • Keep daily logs on inmates, including disciplinary reports.
  • Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to people who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
  • Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Desired Qualifications

  • Commercial or institutional meal preparation experience is preferred.
  • College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field are preferred.
  • Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity is preferred.
  • Work experience in a correctional setting is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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