Inmate Laundry And Property Clerk

Washoe County•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, maintains property control and inventory systems; supervises a crew of inmates assigned to laundry duties within the Washoe County Regional Detention Center; and performs related duties as required. This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. The Inmate Laundry and Property Clerk oversees a crew of inmate workers who assist with daily tasks of cleaning and preparing inmate laundry for exchanges, including the hiring, firing and ongoing training of the inmate workers. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, and maintaining an accurate inventory of jail issued clothing and linen. This position also has access to a computerized property control and inventory program that commission uses to accurately document the receipt of inmate property upon entry into the detention facility, and the property clerk stores that inmate property until the subsequent release of the inmate property to properly designated and authorized individuals.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize their own workload, and work collaboratively as a team.
Capable of using databases, word-processing, spreadsheets, copiers, and other computer software applications.
Ability to use sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate good telephone / interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work in an environment with bad odors, biohazard contaminated clothing, and loud noises.
Willing to work graveyard shifts.
Must reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Must pass a background investigation which includes: Submit a set of fingerprints, Complete and submit a personal history statement, Pass a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination.

Responsibilities

Maintains property control and inventory systems.
Supervises a crew of inmates assigned to laundry duties.
Oversees a crew of inmate workers who assist with daily tasks of cleaning and preparing inmate laundry for exchanges.
Handles the hiring, firing and ongoing training of inmate workers.
Receives, stores, and maintains an accurate inventory of jail issued clothing and linen.
Documents the receipt of inmate property upon entry into the detention facility using a computerized property control and inventory program.
Stores inmate property until the subsequent release of the inmate property to properly designated and authorized individuals.