POLICE QUARTERMASTER

City of Gastonia; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gastonia is seeking an Inventory Control position to ensure police uniforms, equipment, tools, and emergency supplies are purchased, issued, and tracked accurately. The role supports other departments such as Fleet Services and Police Armorer, with routine verification of invoices and maintenance of inventory records.

The position requires formal education at least to high school level plus specialized training, and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED with one year of college.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the purchase and issuing of police uniforms, equipment, tools, and emergency supplies.
• Coordinate work orders for repairs needed throughout the facility.
• Schedule payments for invoices.
• Maintain inventory in departmental database with item descriptions, serial numbers, cost, and assignment dates.
• Review incoming shipments and verify invoices.

Skills

Inventory control

Vendor coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED + 1 year college

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to ensure that all personnel are supplied and equipped to do their jobs, that any facility issue is addressed, and assist other departments such as the Fleet Manager and Police Armorer when needed.

This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Advertised until filled. Closing date 11/13/2025 at 5:00 PM.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Coordinates the purchase and the issuing of police uniforms, equipment, tools, and emergency supplies.
• Coordinates work orders for repairs needed throughout the facility.
• Schedules payment for satisfied purchase invoices.
• Maintains inventory in departmental database to include; item description, serial number, assignment, cost, and date of assignment.
• Reviews incoming shipments and verifies invoices are accurate.
• Escorts, monitors, and assists outside vendors that need access to secure building areas.
• Maintains accurate records of ballistic vest inventory of sworn personnel and renewal timelines.
• Maintains appropriate CALEA reports and provides proofs as required.
• Maintains and replaces flag inventory when needed.
• Ability to provide back-up assistance to Property, Evidence, and Fleet Services personnel.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• Two years of inventory control, warehousing or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• CJIS Certification.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the City.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The City of Gastonia is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and supportive workplace. We welcome qualified applicants who are interested in serving our community. Final candidates may be required to participate in reference checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon completion and satisfactory review of criminal background check and drug screening, consistent with City policy and applicable law.