Store Clerk

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Madison Correctional Facility is a minimum‑security facility located in Madison, Indiana, housing more than 900 incarcerated adult females. Set near the Ohio River and adjacent to Clifty Falls State Park, the facility provides both on‑grounds and off‑grounds work opportunities. It includes a 72‑bed work‑release program that supports re‑entry preparation. Incarcerated individuals participate in programming, job assignments, and educational opportunities tailored to rehabilitation.

Staff promote a supportive environment where individuals can build practical skills and confidence. Programs emphasize treatment, personal improvement, and readiness for reintegration.

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. Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time…