JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced inventory and retail sales work in a unit commissary. Work involves
coordinating store or warehouse operations; displaying and selling merchandise; and ensuring
compliance with established security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures. Works 
under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent 
judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

B. Coordinates, schedules, and conducts periodic inventory of stock and merchandise; determines 
quantities of merchandise needed to maintain adequate inventory; coordinates the disposal of 
surplus property and the rotation of merchandise; reconciles inventory records with asset 
accounting records and resolves inventory-reporting discrepancies; and monitors, inspects, and 
maintains cleanliness and appearance of the commissary.

C. Reviews and approves requisitions for replenishing supplies and merchandise; reviews invoices 
for accuracy and confirms the receipt of items requested; prepares and reviews inventory control 
records and reports; and monitors inventory databases.

D. Supervises the work of employees and inmates; and provides technical assistance 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. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by 
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department 
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, 
Accounting, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in 
excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an 
accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management
experience or three years 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 in the supervision of employees preferred.

4. 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 employees and 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.