Correctional Officer/Cook - Maine Correctional Center
Correctional Officer/Cook - Maine Correctional Center
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Correctional Officer/Cook - Maine Correctional Center
Pay Grade 16: $24.97/hr to $30.09/hr (rate includes a $1.00/hour Direct Care Stipend)
Job Class Code: 5207
03600.1503
Opening Date: June 05 2025
Closing Date: June 20 2025
Were hiring moral ethical and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Correctional Officer/Cook at Maine Correctional Center Windham 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.
Duties Include:
As a Correctional Officer - Cook your work will involve preparing and serving approximately 2200 meals per day. Responsibilities include monitoring security of assigned areas instructing and training residents in kitchen sanitation and basic food preparation and serving food.This position requires exposure to chemical agents (OC Spray).
Pay Grade: 16 $24.97 - $30.09 hourly(This rate includes $1/hr. institutional stipend)
No experience necessary. Paid training with State Certification provided.
Lateral credit considered for experienced Correctional Officers.
- Base pay with no experience: $24.97 per hour.
- Base pay with experience: up to $30.09 per hour.
- Annual range: $51937.60-$62587.20when averaging 40-hours per week not including shift differentials or Premium Overtime rate.
Work/Life Balance:
A base schedule of working 7 out of 14 days per pay periodADDS UP TO HALF OF THE YEAR OFF!
We are a 24/7/365 secured facility with 12-Hour shifts Night Weekend and Shift Differentials Premium Overtime Pay and Merit and Longevity Increases. The workweek in a two-week pay period includes:
- 3 days on and 4 days off one week
- 4 days on with 3 days off the next week
NO MANDATED OVERTIME ON YOUR SCHEDULED DAYS OFF unless in extremely rare emergency cases.
Minimum Requirements to Apply:
- At least 18-years-old.
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (HiSET GED etc.).
- Hold a valid drivers 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. Not all infractions are automatic disqualifiers. Find Automatic Disqualifiers at Summary (further details below):
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Dental Vision and Life insurances.
- 25-year MainePERS Retirement.
- Paid Vacation Holidays and Sick leave.
- 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
- 17 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.
- We are an eligible employer in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Uniforms provided.
- Free meals when service is during your shift.
Responsibilities Include:
- 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.
Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
To successfully perform the assigned work once hired one must possess certain knowledge skills and abilities. These can be learned on the job and through top-of-the-line education and training that is provided by Maine Department of Corrections. These include:
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.
Ability to:
- Ability to cook bake and serve meals.
- Understand and follow instructions and interpret and enforce correctional center rules.
- Perform strenuous duties such as climbing stairs and escorting residents.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Handle high-pressure situations.
- Read and perform basic math functions.
- Observe situations and behavior in detail make decisions and act quickly in emergency situations.
- Model appropriate pro-social behavior attitude ethics and morals
- Utilize standard desktop computer technology (e.g. word processing spreadsheets databases Internet e-mail) is also required.
Paid Education Training & State Certification
Successful Correctional Officers come from all walks of life. Bring your desire and commitment to be a positive role model and we will provide you with the best training and education to begin a stable and rewarding career.
- Six-Week paid Basic Corrections Training Program (BCTP) w/State Certification.
- Classroom instruction and hands-on scenario training in the secured facility.
- BCTP held at Maine Correctional Center in Windham.
Learn More:
- How to Become a Correctional Officer: for Your Interview: Corrections Training Program (Video): Maine Correctional Center
The brand new $147 million state-of-the-art Maine Correctional Center opened in June 2023 on its expanded campus in Windham ME. We are a Medium/Minimum Security facility that houses both male and female adult residents as well as a Minimum and Community custody facility for women called the Southern Maine Womens Reentry Center. Maine Correctional Center recognizes the indispensable service commitment and valuable contributions of its outstanding security program and support staff and is dedicated to the ongoing development of a professional and skilled workforce with high ethical standards. We offer a variety of careers in security education social services mental health substance and abuse services vocational trades and instruction warehouse and logistics law enforcement and more.
Windham is the gateway to Maines Sebago Lakes Region and White Mountains and is part of the Greater Portland Metropolitan area. Its a community filled with diversity and character in its people restaurants and businesses. Windham has a small village feel while being minutes from the bustling Westbrook community and Portlands Old Port.
About Maine Department of Corrections
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.
State of Maine Benefits
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveVacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 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: Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements. Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 18.88%of payto 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 theFederal Student Aid office: Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act: Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness: a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
