STORES CONSULTANT - F/C

Socket.dev; Bowling Green (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and Vision

Tuition-Free college courses

Florida Retirement System benefits

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a STORES CONSULTANT - F/C at Hardee Correctional Institution’s Warehouse. The role focuses on processing inmate and institutional mail, maintaining secure logs, and performing clerical duties to keep operations running smoothly.

On-site position with potential CDL requirement; duties include inventory management, vendor coordination, and supporting staff with mail-related tasks. Benefits include health and retirement plans. Applications close 09/28/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Background check (Level 2) is required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Be the gatekeeper of security by processing all inmate and institutional mail, following mail rules and procedures.
• Deliver legal mail, maintain logs, and act as notary when needed.
• Distribute institutional mail, prepare routine replies, update reports, and process inmate grievances.
• Provide clerical support for institutional operations and handle court documents.
• Manage warehouse inventory, process received goods, place property tags, and assist staff and vendors.

Skills

Mailroom operations

Clerical skills

Notary when needed

Log tracking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Working Title: STORES CONSULTANT - F/C

Pay Plan: Career Service

Salary: $34,760.18 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: STORES CONSULTANT - F/C (WAREHOUSE)

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Hardee Correctional Institution in the Warehouse.

The Warehouse efficiently manages the storage and distribution of supplies, as well as handles all incoming and outgoing mail for the correctional facilities. We aim to ensure that all operations run smoothly, supporting the overall functioning of the institution and meeting the needs of both staff and inmates.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Be the gatekeeper of security by processing all incoming and outgoing inmate and institutional mail, ensuring no contraband slips through and adhering to strict mail rules and procedures, including handling legal and privileged mail.
• Take charge of delivering legal mail, maintaining meticulous logs, and acting as a notary when needed, ensuring every piece of mail is properly handled and documented.
• Keep the institution running smoothly by distributing institutional mail, preparing routine replies, updating reports, and efficiently processing inmate grievances.
• Provide essential clerical support for institutional operations, expertly handling court documents, and assisting with various mailroom-related tasks.
• Manage the warehouse inventory with precision, process received goods, place property tags, and assist vendors and staff with routine questions, all while maintaining professional relationships and clear communication.
• This position may require the incumbent to possess a CDL license.

Join us in this dynamic role where your attention to detail and organizational skills will make a significant impact on the efficiency and security of our operations!

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member’s distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.