Store Clerk

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is a multi‑level security facilitylocatedin Carlisle, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,200 incarcerated adult males. The facility includes both maximum‑security and minimum‑security housing. Programs support rehabilitation through educational services, treatment, and specialized initiatives. Notable offerings include the Special Needs Acclimation Program (SNAP), which provides tailored support for individuals with unique needs. The facility also contributes to community service projects supporting local organizations.

Staff emphasize public safety, responsibility, and opportunities for personal growth.

As a Store Clerk, you will perform a wide variety of tasks in the overall operation of the commissary which involves stocking, disbursing, and controlling goods and supplies for incarcerated individuals. This includes transporting supplies from the warehouse to the commissary and supervising incarcerated individuals in assisting with these tasks.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Authorize the accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and authorize all goods received.
• Contact vendors regarding partial shipments and/or mis orders.
• Maintained detailed inventory records and records of items ordered.
• Evaluate and recognize record-keeping or storage procedures as necessary.
• Ensure proper storage procedures and rotation of stock for perishable items.
• Receiving, stocking, disbursing, and controlling goods and supplies.
• Organize and assign work of lower-level stores clerks assigned to the warehouse/commissary.
• Maintain security in the supervision of incarcerated individuals assigned the warehouse/commissary during working hours.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.
• Ability to adhere to the Department’s dress code and grooming requirements.
• Working knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedure, consumption rates of stored items, and inventory control procedures.
• Working knowledge of stock items, storage locations, and the proper methods of storing a variety of goods and supplies based upon efficient space utilization and a variety of state and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of large-scale inventory control methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computerized inventory systems and/or data base software.
• Practical knowledge of state regulations in handling and storing refrigerated commodities and perishables.

A degree is not required. However, a high school diploma, or at least 1+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.…