Correctional Officer Cook - Mountain View Correctional Facility

041001764

Code: 5207

Pay Grade: 16 $22.95 - $26.62 hourly (This rate includes $1.00/hr. institutional stipend)

This rate does not include applicable night, weekend shift differentials, or Premium Overtime.

Open: April 25, 2023

Close: May 2, 2023

MDOC 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.

Mountain View Correctional Facility is accepting applications for Correctional Officers assigned as Cooks to prepare and serve 2,200 meals a day at our minimum/medium-security facility in Charleston, ME. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Some positions, based upon collateral duties/option, may require background education and/or experience in an appropriate field (e.g. food preparation; skilled trade/training experience; retail experience; supply room experience).

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• Two (2) years’ experience in food preparation, serving and/or cleanup is required.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• At time of hire: Valid Driver’s License
• Prior to attaining Permanent Status: Maine State Driver’s License
• Completion of the Basic Corrections Training Course
  (organized and funded by DOC upon hire – includes mandatory exposure to chemical agents)

Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor security of assigned areas.
• Instruct and training residents in kitchen sanitation and basic food preparation.
• Prepare and serve food.
• Assist the Correctional Cook Supervisor and Food Service Manager.

This position requires exposure to chemical agents (OC Spray).

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Resident motivation and psychology.
• Problems associated with institutional life.
• Resident rehabilitation and treatment programs.
• Correctional institution rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Large-scale meal preparation methods and techniques.
• Food service sanitation practices.
• ServSafe regulations.

Ability to:

• Cook, bake, and serve meals.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Interpret and enforce correctional center rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform various strenuous duties such as climbing stairs and/or escorting unruly residents.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Handle critical and stressful situations.
• Communicate effectively.
• Write clearly and effectively.
• Read and perform basic math functions.
• Observe situations and behavior in detail.
• Make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations.
• Model appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals.
• Utilize standard desktop computer technology
  (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, e-mail).

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

About Us:

Mountain View Correctional Facility is a minimum-and-medium security facility for adult residents located in view of the majestic Mount Katahdin. Explore the Maine outdoors with access to thousands of miles of trails, numerous mountain peaks, and the state’s longest river and largest lake. Enjoy small-town life while also only a 30-minute drive to Maine’s third-largest urban center, Bangor.

Mountain View offers a great, stable career, with paths in security, skilled trades, case management, administration, and more. Many of our leadership grew up in the community and started their careers as Correctional Officers.

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Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.