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Stores Clerk

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About the Plainfield Correctional Facility:

Plainfield Correctional Facility is a medium-security correctional facility housing adult male members located southwest of Plainfield, Indiana in Hendricks County. The average daily population in this facility is 1,650.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

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.

What You'll Need for Success:

Working Requirements:

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.

Education:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

a high school diploma, or
at least 1+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

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

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.