Property Clerk - Department of Corrections

Job Posting

Employer: Baltimore County

Salary: $36,398.00 - $41,873.00 Annually

Location: Towson, MD

Job Type: MERIT

Job Number: 1.240 05-26

Department: CORRECTIONS

Opening Date: 05/18/2026

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 licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. 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.

Employment Benefits

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace: All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace: Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary: Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program: Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance: Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave: Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union: Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit: Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance: 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation: Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer: This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.