Location: Bloomington,IL, USA
Position Announcement
Part-Time Commissary Assistant/Inmate Services Clerk
Starting Salary: $17.1735/hr
Position Schedule: Monday through Wednesday
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in the operation of jail commissary, Inmate Services Bureau, and McLean County Detention Facility. Responsibilities include stocking incoming commissary items, preparing orders for delivery to inmates as well as clerical and filing duties. Work is performed with some independence and is reviewed for adherence to jail policies and procedures.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Stock incoming commissary items
Prepare orders and delivers to inmates
Determining quantities of food, beverage, and related products required to adequately stock commissary in conjunction with the Commissary Manager, following established company guidelines
Receiving commissary merchandise, verifying receiving slips and forwarding invoices; verify inventory; ensuring correct stock has been delivered; issuing merchandise to stands; keeping abreast of sanitation laws; ensuring proper sanitation procedures are followed.
Perform clerical work and computer data management, filing and photocopying
Assist with facilitation of in house programs and educational supplies/programs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Some knowledge of operations of the criminal justice system and be security conscious and minded
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with confidential information in an environment of security and trust
Extremely proficient with computers
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc)
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Experience resolving routine issues utilizing external resources and escalating internally when appropriate
Ability to communicate to others
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, reach or crouch
Candidates must be available to work Monday through Wednesday.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma
Some experience in general clerical or customer service work
Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skills and abilities
Final candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position
About McLean County Government
McLean County is the largest county by land area in the state of Illinois with a population of over 172,000. McLean County Government is a fast-moving and dynamic workplace established to locally administer Illinois State laws and serve the community. With a $146 million operating budget, over 800 employees, and an Aa1 Bond Rating, McLean County Government is positioned to maintain and expand its reputation for excellence in local government.
To learn more about all the services McLean County Government provides the community, please visit
How to Apply:
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Confidentiality of your application will be maintained, if requested. The selection of an individual for this position is at the sole discretion of the County.
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