Correctional Officer/Cook - Downeast Correctional Facility - Machiasport.

Department of Corrections•Machias, ME

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Department of Corrections is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission. We’re hiring moral, ethical, and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Correctional Officer/Cook at Downeast Correctional Facility, Machiasport, ME. Through the Maine Model of Corrections, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents. We believe that hiring dedicated individuals with a strong sense of compassion and professionalism is crucial to achieving this goal.

Requirements

At least 18-years-old.
Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (HiSET, GED, etc.).
Hold a valid driver's license.
Two (2) years’ experience in food preparation, serving and/or cleanup is required.
Background check is required.
Must have no serious criminal or extensive motor vehicle records.
Utilize standard desktop computer technology (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, e-mail) is also required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Resident motivation and psychology, problems associated with institutional life, and rehabilitation and treatment programs.
Correctional institution rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of large-scale meal preparation methods and techniques.
Knowledge of food service sanitation practices.
Knowledge of Serve Safe regulations.

Responsibilities

Preparing and serving approximately 2200 meals per day.
Monitoring security of assigned areas.
Instructing and training residents in kitchen sanitation and basic food preparation.
Serving food.
Observe, monitor, direct, oversee, and evaluate the activity and movement of residents within a specified area.
Participate in the development and implementation of residents’ treatment strategies.
Ensure observance of institutional rules, security, and safety.
Counsel, support, and advise residents regarding personal matters, institutional rules and regulations, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies.
Assist residents in adjusting to institutional life.
Evaluate potential problems and emergencies through intervention and behavior management.
Utilize pro-social communication, de-escalation techniques, and other methods to maintain safety and security.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances.
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave.
6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
20 days of paid Military Leave for active-duty soldiers.
Employee Assistance Program offering free support on work/life, financial, legal, and confidential counseling matters.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $40 per month.
Uniforms provided.
Free meals when service is during your shift.
The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums for Health Insurance Coverage.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
The State of Maine contributes 18.88 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.