Property Clerk - Department of Corrections

Corrections Property Clerk

Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections. 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 as outlined below. 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. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the 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.

Examples Of Duties

Job Purpose 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.

Examples of Other Duties Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent; PLUS At least two years storekeeping or warehousing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education 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. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Property Clerk - Department of Corrections Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Conditions Of Employment

Employees in this classification are required to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Employees must attend and satisfactorily complete the requirements for certification, as dictated by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission within one year of appointment. Employees must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification entails job function performance in a correctional facility with some walking, lifting, carrying, and other physical activities. Character Requirements All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and test for drug use. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.