Overview

Position Title: Jail Technician (Warehouse)

Company: Ada County Sheriff

Location: Ada County Sheriff, ID, US

Job Description

Ensures that all trucks are unloaded and all incoming supplies, equipment and food items are physically counted and verified with the delivery documents and provides appropriate signatures; ensures that supplies, equipment and food items are delivered to the correct storage area or person, and that all trash and recyclables are removed on timely basis; completes inventories as required.  This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Jail Services Bureau.

Responsibilities:

  • Receives orders, verifies physical counts of product to match delivery documents, documents deliveries, and delivers orders to appropriate area or customers;
  • Tracks back orders to ensure delivery, and communicates with Finance to ensure payment for only received undamaged items;
  • Maintains inventory of stocked items with par levels and accurate accounting for all purchases made and products managed;
  • Supervises inmate worker(s);
  • Recommends types of items stocked based on customer needs and appropriate levels of supply;
  • Operates forklifts, lift trucks, trash compactor and cardboard compactor;
  • Works with vendors in ordering supplies, equipment and other items;
  • Helps prepare budgets for supplies and equipment;
  • Helps research products and equipment for cost and availability;
  • Solicits bids from suppliers; and
  • Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse and work areas are clean and organized.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Knowledge and/or experience working in a warehouse setting preferred;
  • Knowledge of jail/corrections security and safety procedures preferred;
  • Knowledge of jail/correctional functions to ensure equipment and supplies are kept current and readily available preferred;
  • Knowledge of safety requirements for warehouse operations;
  • Knowledge of safety procedures when operating forklifts, lift trucks and other types of transport;
  • Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning chemicals;
  • Knowledge of computers and other office equipment, i.e. fax machines, copiers and telephones;
  • Ability to organize assignments and projects;
  • Ability to work effectively with co-workers and managers;
  • Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and organizational guidelines and appropriations;
  • Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors and county officials;
  • Ability to clearly write specifications on a variety of products and services; and
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire;
  • Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license;
  • This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
  • Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment in a jail facility and the employee in this class is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions;
  • Must be able to lift up to 60lbs;
  • Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a warehouse and jail environment to accomplish tasks.
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