TDCJ - Inventory and Store Specialist III - Assist

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking an Inventory and Store Specialist III - Assistant Commissary Manager to manage unit commissary operations, including stock, display, and sales of merchandise, while ensuring security and loss prevention compliance.

The role requires accurate inventory records, the ability to train and guide staff, and strong organization and communication within a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management and commissary operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ability to learn commissary operations, policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• Organized, dependable, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a correctional environment.
• Excellent communication with staff, vendors, and incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to use inventory, financial, and computer systems to track transactions and maintain records.
• Follow procedures for receiving, selling, delivering and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex inventory and retail sales work in a unit commissary.
• Stock, arrange, and transfer inventory; display and sell merchandise.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures.
• Provide guidance to others.

Skills

Inventory management

Commissary operations

Leadership

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Inventory software

Computer systems

Financial systems

Tools

Inventory software

Computer systems

Financial systems

Job description

Job Duties

Job Duties:Performs highly complex inventory and retail sales work in a unit commissary. Work involves stocking, arranging, and transferring inventory; displaying and selling merchandise; ensuring compliance with established security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

• You have experience managing inventory, receiving, and selling products.
• You can maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
• You have the ability to learn commissary operations, policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• You are organized, dependable, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a correctional environment.
• You communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and incarcerated individuals.
• You can use inventory, financial, and computer systems to track transactions and maintain accurate records.
• You have the ability to follow established procedures for receiving, selling, delivering and overall accounting for inventory.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

• You have strong inventory management or commissary operations experience.
• You consistently identify and resolve inventory discrepancies before they become larger issues.
• You understand the importance of accuracy, accountability, security, and customer service in a unit commissary.
• You can independently manage daily operations while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• You demonstrate strong problem-solving, organization, and leadership skills.
• You can work effectively in a correctional environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• You look for ways to improve processes, reduce errors, increase efficiency, and provide reliable commissary services.

Additional Information

Inventory and Store Specialist III - Assistant Commissary Manager

• Travel: None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips
• Work Site Visits: Yes
• Study Material: No
• Pre-Service Training Academy Required: Yes
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous

Contact Information

Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Brandon Briones Harmony LopezHiring Manager OR Human Resources830-583-4730 [e-mail] [e-mail]

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

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Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.