Logistics Assistant - Jail Services

Job Summary

This is a Logistics Assistant position in Jail Industries for the Jail Services Department.

Employees occupying positions of this class are responsible for performing duties which involve the purchasing of limited commodities, supplies, and equipment.

The Logistics Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support across multiple facilities, ensuring smooth coordination of supplies, inventory, and communication. This role handles a variety of administrative, logistical, and customer‑service tasks to keep daily operations running efficiently.

The incumbent reports to the Jail Industries Supervisor. Work is performed under general supervision but may be directly supervised for special or temporary assignments. Work is reviewed for thoroughness, timeliness, and accuracy. Compliance to established regulations and procedures periodically and after completion.

This position is represented by the Support Guild.

First review of candidates will be March 13th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Qualifications

Two (2) years of general office experience, at least one (1) year of which must be directly related to the work of the class; OR

Any combination of work experience and education which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the class.

Valid drivers’ license at the time of appointment

Proficient in Microsoft and internet-based programs

Good driving record, ability to drive a truck(commercial driving license not required) in all season weather.|

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• •Possession of, or ability to, obtain a forklift operator’s
• certification.

​ Knowledge of: Inventory control methods, practices and record keeping systems; inventory, storage, issuance, and shipping procedures; contracts, contract terms and conditions, and procurement procedures.

Ability to: P resent an efficient and professional manner to vendors and business associates. Understand and apply related laws, codes, regulations and concepts to the work assignment; communicate clearly, related laws, codes regulations and purchasing concepts to interested parties in a tactful and courteous manner; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; apply routing arithmetic functions to the work assignment; perform moderate and occasionally heavy lifting; work independently and to accomplish projects without continuous supervision; establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, user divisions and personal contacts within the business community.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application : All candidates must submit a job application through this site

Panel Interview : Candidates must complete a panel interview to be considered for the Background Process. Candidates will receive an invitation to interview with the panel.

Background Process : All candidates who are selected in the panel interview to move forward to the background phase will be invited to begin a background investigation. The background submission is a crucial component of the hiring process for Jail Services.

Background Investigation : This is the most detailed and lengthy part of the hiring process. Please see additional details in the background criteria section below.

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Background Investigation : This is the most detailed and lengthy part of the hiring process. Please see additional details below.

The background investigation will consist of the following elements:

Criminal history investigation

Affiliations

Personal and professional references

Employment History

Any prior applications to other criminal justice agencies

Credit check

Drivers record investigation

Polygraph examination

Psychological evaluation

Medical examination

Eligibility Requirements

Upholding the Highest Standards

As a potential member of the Jail Services Department, you will play a critical role in upholding public safety and trust. This position demands integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical conduct. Clark County Jail Services adheres to rigorous standards set by the State of Washington and the Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Disqualifying Factors:

Any Felony Convictions (regardless of status)

Domestic Violence Charges

Manufacturing/Distribution of Illegal Drugs

Reckless/Negligent/DUI within the last 3 years

Illegal Drug Use within the last 3 years

Dishonorable Military Discharge or Failure to Register for the Selective Service

Discharge from a Criminal Justice Agency related to honesty

Affiliation with Gangs or Extremist Groups

Recent Patterns of Behavior Eroding Public Trust

Unsatisfactory Employment History, including attendance issues

Falsifying Application or Personal History Information

Unsatisfactory Personal or Professional References

Failure to pass the polygraph examination

Failure to pass a psychological evaluation

Failure to pass a medical exam

Failure to pass the drug screening

5. Eligibility List : If your background investigation determined you met the minimum qualification for the eligibility list, your written test, panel interview score, and background submission grading score will be combined into an overall score. You will then be placed on a candidate eligibility list according to your score. As vacancies become available, the candidates with the highest ranked score on the eligibility list may receive a conditional offer of employment. It is important to note that your ranking may change daily. This is due in large part to exams being administered continuously with candidates merging on and off the lists regularly. The ranking also changes as a result of individuals being hired from the list or expiring off the list. ​

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6. Conditional Offer: Offers of employment are contingent on passing the following exams:

Drug Screen

Some roles require a Polygraph

Examples of Duties

KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchases highly variable quantities of products and commodities for normal and regular use by the department, makes purchases in accordance with established procedures, purchasing requisitions and existing guidelines.

Rotate stock to determine reorder points and storage available; exercise discretion with County funds concerning orders which appear to duplicate stock already available; may refuse some requests and suggest substitution with available stock items. Receive and verify all deliveries.

Check inventory levels at various departments throughout Jail Services as well as maintaining inventory control at JWC.

Drives delivery truck and delivers equipment and supplies to five facilities.

Develops a considerable knowledge of the Revised Code of Washington, the Clark County Code and departmental policy and procedures.

Maintains proper records that facilitate audit.

Under guidance of a higher authority processes emergency purchases in a timely manner and in compliance with statutes.

Creates, updates, and maintains software unique to, or created for logistics. Maintains up-to- date and accurate databases used in tracking, editing, and report generation of supplies and equipment; and enters invoices, etc. into the FMS (County purchasing program). Into applicable programs.

May assist in various functions of the clerical and administrative procedures. Assignment of responsibility increases as incumbent skill level increases.

Composes necessary correspondence to vendors, agents, business associates and user divisions.

Works with property disposal and inventory control. Develops necessary skills and knowledge to handle all phases of these activities; organizes and/or assists in preparing and maintaining cost records pertaining to inventory; and assists with preparing monthly and annual financial reports.

Coordinates with Uniform and Equipment distributer to arrange fittings for staff. Issues new property and equipment to employees and retrieves assigned items when staff separate from the organ