Property Clerk - Department of Corrections

Baltimore County • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections for a Property Clerk. The shift for this position is 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight) and this position is located inside of a Correctional Facility. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination. Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. Applicants must include the dates of promotions and reclassifications. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, assists in the receipt, storage, and issuance of inmate personal property. Essential Job Duties Responsible for the receiving, storing, and issuing of inmate personal property in a carefully controlled correctional facility, receiving and property room setting. Enters inmate personal property into specialized databases, adhering to applicable guidelines and rules for the maintenance of chain of custody. Tracks inmate property through channels as required. Conducts follow-up investigations and produces final reports. Codifies all property received according to Baltimore County policies and procedures and personal property inventory systems. Maintains personal property inventory accounting records of property received and issued. Conduct semiannual inventory of inmate property. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
• At least two years' storekeeping or warehousing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Thorough knowledge of storeroom and warehouse inventory and storage methods
• Skill in receiving, storing, and issuing personal property
• Skill in taking inventory of personal property
• Skill in maintaining records and files
• Skill in performing arithmetic functions
• Ability to use automated storeroom and warehouse inventory systems and databases
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment
• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position
• Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study
• All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and test for drug use

Responsibilities

• Receiving, storing, and issuing of inmate personal property in a carefully controlled correctional facility, receiving and property room setting
• Entering inmate personal property into specialized databases, adhering to applicable guidelines and rules for the maintenance of chain of custody
• Tracking inmate property through channels as required
• Conducting follow-up investigations and producing final reports
• Codifying all property received according to Baltimore County policies and procedures and personal property inventory systems
• Maintaining personal property inventory accounting records of property received and issued
• Conducting semiannual inventory of inmate property

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED