Inventory and Store Specialist III - Assistant Commissary Manager - Coleman Unit - Lockhart (031988)

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assists in overseeing commissary operations; sells merchandise to employees and inmates; 
and ensures accurate recording of commissary sales and receipts.

B. Schedules and conducts periodic inventory of stock and merchandise; determines quantities of 
merchandise needed to maintain adequate inventory; arranges and rotates merchandise;
assists with investigations of lost property items; and inspects and maintains cleanliness and 
appearance of the commissary.

C. Assists in the preparation of requisitions for replenishing supplies and merchandise; verifies the 
receipt of items requested; prepares and reviews inventory control records and reports; and 
reviews and maintains inventory databases.

D. Provides guidance to inmates in inventory control, management, and ordering methods.

E. Assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Two years full-time, wage-earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management 
experience or one year full-time, wage-earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management 
experience and one year full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement 
experience.

3. Experience with an automated point of sale system and retail sales preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of inventory methods and procedures.

2. Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping.

3. Knowledge of automated inventory control systems. 

4. Knowledge of retail sales functions to include merchandise sales and displays.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred. 

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public. 

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

13. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

14. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.

15. Skill to train and supervise inmates preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend 
repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, 
analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, 
and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and 
moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, 
working protracted or irregular hours, working around fumes and gases, and traveling by car,
van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, ID badge reader, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, 
dolly, and automobile.

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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete 

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. * 

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: 

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.  

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office 

Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions

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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
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