Jail Technician – Department of Sheriff Jobs Near Me

Overview

Position Title: Jail Technician

Company: City Of Adacounty

Location: Boise, ID

Job Description:

Ensures that all trucks are unloaded and all incoming supplies, equipment and food items are physically counted and verified with the delivery documents and provides appropriate signatures; ensures that supplies, equipment and food items are delivered to the correct storage area or person, and that all trash and recyclables are removed on timely basis; completes inventories as required. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Jail Services Bureau.

Responsibilities:

• Operates forklifts, lift trucks, trash compactor and cardboard compactor;
• Recommends types of items stocked based on customer needs and appropriate levels of supply;
• Changes locks for the Inmate Keep On Person (KOP) locker program; and
• Solicits bids from suppliers; and
• Receives orders, verifies physical counts of product to match delivery documents, documents deliveries, and delivers orders to appropriate area or customers;
• Maintains inventory of stocked items with par levels and accurate accounting for all purchases made and products managed;
• Helps research products and equipment for cost and availability;
• Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse and work areas are clean and organized.
• Helps prepare budgets for supplies and equipment;
• Supervises inmate worker(s);
• Works with vendors in ordering supplies, equipment and other items;
• Tracks back orders to ensure delivery, and communicates with Finance to ensure payment for only received undamaged items;
• Removes daily trash and recyclables from kitchen and jail;
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of jail/correctional functions to ensure equipment and supplies are kept current and readily available preferred;
• Knowledge and/or experience working in a warehouse setting preferred;
• Knowledge of jail/corrections security and safety procedures preferred;
• Knowledge of safety requirements for warehouse operations;
• Ability to clearly write specifications on a variety of products and services; and
• Knowledge of computers and other office equipment, i.e. fax machines, copiers and telephones;
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning chemicals;
• Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire;
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and managers;
• Ability to organize assignments and projects;
• Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors and county officials;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and organizational guidelines and appropriations;
• Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of safety procedures when operating forklifts, lift trucks and other types of transport;