Store Clerk

County of Orange; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Orange seeks a Store Clerk to independently perform a mix of physical, manual, and office work in receiving, storing, and dispensing supplies within the County's correctional facilities. Reports to a Sr. Storekeeper and handles medical, dental, and office items across five jail locations.

The role requires strong organization, independent work ethic, and experience managing storerooms in institutional settings, with occasional heavy lifting and driving responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiently.
• Creating, modifying, and tracking purchases.
• Maintaining inventory using Excel spreadsheet.
• Ordering medical supplies or equipment using a computerized inventory system.
• Conducting physical inventories at multiple jail locations.
• Performing simple arithmetic computations.
• Preparing clear and concise inventory records and reports.
• Using initiative to find best pricing when ordering supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a medium-size storeroom stocking medical, dental, and office supplies and equipment.
• Lift 65 pounds or more repeatedly during shifts.
• Create requisitions for supply purchases and submit orders to multiple vendors.
• Maintain records of items received and dispensed to departments.
• Check received items for damage before acceptance or distribution.
• Coordinate with vendors for replacement or credit for damaged/missing items.
• Rotate stock during delivery to shelves or containers.
• Provide support to Juvenile Hall when necessary.
• Operate a dolly, push carts, pallet jack to move heavy items.
• Operate a County vehicle to pick up/deliver parts and supplies.
• Deliver/pick up equipment, items from labs, hospitals, and jail facilities.
• Participate in defensive driving classes annually.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Job description

STORE CLERK

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Store Clerk positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED ON

Applications will only be accepted on Thursday, October 1, 2026 until 11:59 P.M. (PST). On this date only, the apply button will appear and qualified applicants may submit an application.

THE AGENCY

The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family, and community health.Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas -Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services -is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE PROGRAM

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is comprised of two separate entities. Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and provides mental health services, including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities. Juvenile Health Services (JHS) provides medical, nursing, dental and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care for youth who reside in the County’s four (4) residential facilities operated by OC Probation and Social Services Agency (SSA).

THE OPPORTUNITY

CHS is seeking a Store Clerk to independently perform a combination of physical, manual, and office work in receiving, storing, and dispensing supplies or equipment within the County's correctional facilities. The position will report to a Sr. Storekeeper.

• Operate a medium-size storeroom stocking a variety of medical, dental, and office supplies, and equipment.
• Repeatedly lifting 65 or more pounds, multiple times throughout shift. Some of the items that require lifting include, but are not limited to furniture, cases of copy paper, medical equipment, and miscellaneous supplies.
• Create requisitions for supply purchases and submit orders to multiple vendors
• Maintain records of items received and dispensed to particular areas
• Check received items for damage before accepting delivery or distributing to departments
• Coordinate with vendors for replacement or credit for items that are damaged or missing
• Maintain records using computer software programs, i.e. Word, Excel, inventory systems, etc.
• Rotate stock when delivering goods onto shelves or into cabinets, containers, refrigerator, or freezers
• Provide support to Juvenile Hall when necessary
• Operate a dolly, push carts, pallet jack to move heavy objects and furniture
• Operate a County vehicle to pick up/deliver parts, supplies, and other miscellaneous products
• Deliver/pick up:
  • Equipment that requires repair from multiple repair vendors
  • Items from Orange County Lab, Orange County Public Health Department, Orange County Sheriff's Department (locations vary) UCI, or other contract laboratories within Orange County
  • Products at contracted hospital(s) or other medical facilities
  • Medical/pharmacy and equipment to all five (5) jails
  • Equipment, furniture, and medical supplies to the County of Orange surplus department as needed
• Participate in the County of Orange defensive driving classes annually
• Perform other work as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will also have experience in operating and maintaining a storeroom or similar institutional type of setting (e.g. warehouse experience). In addition, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiently
• Creating, modifying, and tracking purchases
• Maintaining inventory using Excel spreadsheet
• Ordering medical supplies or equipment using a computerized inventory system
• Conducting physical inventories (can occur daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly at five (5) jail locations)
• Performing simple arithmetic computations, add, subtract, multiply, and divide several units of measure
• Preparing clear and concise inventory records and reports
• Using initiative to find best pricing when ordering medical supplies and equipment

Communication | Collaboration | Relationship Building

• Communicating clearly and effectively with staff and vendors both orally and in writing
• Collaborating effectively with staff and vendors regarding order and resolving order discrepancies
• Responding to various departmental emails in a timely manner
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) staff and other County departments/agencies
• Working well with co-workers, possessing a positive attitude, and standing out as a team player

Self-Management

• Demonstrating integrity and being self-motivated
• Organizing, maintaining, and storing of records (supply invoices/packing slips/equipment) neatly and properly
• Managing workload and time accordingly; multitasking while handling frequent interruptions.
• Working independently and anticipating the next task that requires attention without supervisor's directions

Safety Focus

• Making sound judgments, taking actions or making decisions to prevent injury
• Being alert and mindful of personal safety and security while transporting supplies or equipment in the facility
• Being aware of any environmental hazards while working inside and outside the jail facility

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
• Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
• The Correctional facilities are a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift, and holidays if needed.
• There is a No Hostage policy for the Orange County jail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

for details on the Store Clerk classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Un-proctored, Weighted 100%)

Applicants who meet qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List

Once the application screening has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings to review the policy.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Gazala Yerunkar at [phone] or [e-mail].

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.