Clothing and Property Technician - BCSO

Bexar County; United States; On-site; USD 24,176 - 27,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Work/life balance support

Job summary

Bexar County is looking for a Clothing and Property Technician to manage inmates' personal belongings in a jail setting. Responsibilities include the receipt and storage of clothing and property, providing necessary items to inmates, and preparing items for release or transfer.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and two years of experience in inventory control. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in supply, purchasing or inventory control.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Must maintain a favorable background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Receives and stores inmates' clothing and property.
• Provides detention clothing and bedding to inmates.
• Investigates missing or damaged inmate property.

Skills

Inventory control

Operating office equipment

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School or GED certificate

Job description

Job Title: Clothing and Property Technician - BCSO

Pay Rate: Min to Mid Range $17.55 - $20.18

Time Type: Full time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, records and stores inmates' personal clothing and property and issues receipt to inmate
• Provides inmate with detention clothing and bedding
• Retrieves and prepares inmates' personal clothing and property for release, transfer or court appearance
• Restocks clothing and bedding for issue to inmates
• Investigates missing or damaged inmate property and prepares missing property report if required
• Prepares monthly statistical report pertaining to the activity in the Clothing room
• Answers questions or complaints regarding the availability of clothing or the status of missing clothing items
• Notifies transferred inmates' family members by form letter of inmates' personal clothing available for release
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Two (2) years of experience in supply, purchasing or inventory control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic inventory procedures
• Skill in operating basic office equipment
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; maintain records, documents and compile and organize reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, County employees and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek, including weekends, shift work and holidays

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying of 10-15 lbs. frequently, and 25-60 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate basic office equipment. Subject to handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, twisting and climbing to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily in a jail environment.

Employee Benefits

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement and benefits. Benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, fostering a healthy work/life balance. Dependent children and qualifying adults of the employee are also eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity, and offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The agency is also committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans.