Inventory and Store Specialist IV - Assistant Commissary Supervisor - Garza West Unit

Position: Inventory and Store Specialist IV - Assistant Commissary Supervisor - Garza West Unit (920478)

Job Title

Inventory and Store Specialist IV – Assistant Commissary Supervisor – Garza West Unit (920478) )

Organization

BUSINESS AND FINANCE – COMM & TRUST FUND DEPT

Primary Location

United States – Texas – BEEVILLE

Job

Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full‑time | Travel:
Moderate

Salary

Salary/Salary Range: $4,007.02 (RET 2.5% Less) – Pay Basis:
Monthly

Work Site Visits

Yes

Study Material

No

Overtime Status

Non‑exempt

Job Posting

Jan 7, 2026, 6:00:00 AM

Closing Date

Jan 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Job Summary

Performs advanced inventory and retail sales work in a unit commissary. Work involves coordinating commissary operations to include stocking, arranging, and transferring inventory; displaying and selling merchandise; ensuring compliance with established security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures; and serving as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential

Functions

• Coordinates commissary operations; sells merchandise to employees and inmates; ensures accurate recording of commissary sales and receipts.
• Schedules and conducts periodic inventory of stock and merchandise; determines quantities of merchandise needed to maintain adequate inventory; arranges and rotates merchandise; assists with investigations of lost property items; inspects and maintains cleanliness and appearance of the commissary.
• Assists in the preparation of requisitions for replenishing supplies and merchandise; verifies receipt of items requested; prepares and reviews inventory control records and reports; reviews and maintains inventory databases.
• Provides guidance to inmates in inventory control, management, and ordering methods.
• Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; 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

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Three years full‑time, wage‑earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management experience OR two 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.
• Experience with an automated point‑of‑sale system and retail sales preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of inventory methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping.
• Knowledge of automated inventory control systems.
• Knowledge of retail sales functions to include merchandise sales and displays.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
• Skill with computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or LAN environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
• Skill in electronic transmission of communications.
• Skill to train and supervise inmates preferred.

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

A. Physical and Functional Requirements

• 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. Work Conditions

• Working inside and outside, around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, closely with others, alone, protracted or irregular hours, around fumes and gases, traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

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