Corrections Food Service Supervisor

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Reduced tuition rates

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Food Service Officer to manage inmate meal preparation, sanitation, and safety within a correctional facility. You will supervise detainees, direct food service operations, and enforce policies during daily activities.

The role requires a high school diploma, ACA training, and ability to handle physical and mental stress. Overtime and long shifts may be required; prior correctional experience is preferred. GEO Secured Services offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Food Service Officer supervises detainees specifically assigned to Food Services by monitoring and directing them in food preparation, cleanup, and sanitation.
• The Food Service Officer 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 with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• The Food Service Officer 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.

Skills

Overtime flexibility

Stress resilience

Shift flexibility

Time management

Education

High school diploma

ACA training

College coursework in behavioral sciences

State requisites for employment

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Food Service Officer to manage inmate meal preparation, sanitation, and safety within a correctional facility. You will supervise detainees, direct food service operations, and enforce policies during daily activities.

The role requires a high school diploma, ACA training, and ability to handle physical and mental stress. Overtime and long shifts may be required; prior correctional experience is preferred. GEO Secured Services offers competitive benefits.