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- Escritório em Boise
About the Department

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The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Warehouse Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials essential to daily jail operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring proper storage conditions, and assisting with routine inventory audits. This position plays a vital part in supporting facility operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a secure, fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, we encourage you to apply.
SHIFT INFORMATION: Traditional Monday - Friday day shift, however some flexibility with the schedule may be required.
Pay Scale
New Warehouse Specialists start at a Level I pay rate of $21.00/hour. As you progress through the designated steps of the professional development plan, pay may increase to $22.50/hour (Level II) and $24.75/hour (Level III).
BENEFITS
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
PERSI retirement (fixed monthly income in retirement)
Matching deferred compensation plan; optional 401(k) and Roth IRA
Eleven (11) paid holidays; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
Free basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance
Wellness program
Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.
Position Duties
- Receives orders, loads and unloads delivery trucks, verifies physical counts of product to match delivery documents, documents deliveries, and delivers orders to the appropriate area or customers;
- Tracks back orders to ensure delivery, and communicates with Finance to ensure payment for only received undamaged items;
- Maintains inventory of stocked items with par levels and accurate accounting for all purchases made and products managed;
- Supervises inmate worker(s);
- Recommends types of items stocked based on customer needs and appropriate levels of supply;
- Ensure up-to-date documentation is maintained within the computer-based inventory management system;
- Operates forklifts, lift trucks, trash compactor, and cardboard compactor;
- Works with vendors in ordering supplies, equipment, and other items;
- Helps prepare budgets for supplies and equipment;
- Helps research products and equipment for cost and availability;
- Solicits bids from suppliers; and
- Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse and work areas are clean and organized.
- Procure supplies and equipment, including creating and forwarding purchase order requests for warehouse stock;
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- Removes daily trash and recyclables from kitchen and jail;
- Organize and transport dry goods between the jail and offsite storage locations;
- Keep supervisor informed of relevant information and promptly report any observation ot situation that could impact the safety and security of the facility to the supervisor or on-duty sergeant;
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Knowledge and/or experience working in a warehouse setting preferred;
- Knowledge of jail/corrections security and safety procedures preferred;
- Knowledge of jail/correctional functions to ensure equipment and supplies are kept current and readily available preferred;
- Knowledge of safety requirements for warehouse operations;
- Knowledge of safety procedures when operating forklifts, lift trucks and other types of transport;
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning chemicals;
- Knowledge of computers and other office equipment, i.e. fax machines, copiers and telephones;
- Ability to organize assignments and projects;
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers and managers;
- Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and organizational guidelines and appropriations;
- Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors and county officials;
- Ability to clearly write specifications on a variety of products and services; and
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire;
- Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license;
- This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Other Qualifications
- Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment in a jail facility and the employee in this class is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions;
- Must be able to lift up to 60lbs;
- Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a warehouse and jail environment to accomplish tasks.
DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.