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An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$41,280 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
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You have experience in inventory control, commissary operations, or warehouse management, in a secure or regulated environment. You are proficient in accurately receiving, storing, selling, delivering and reconciling merchandise while maintaining strict inventory accountability. You have a strong understanding or the ability to learn security protocols, compliance requirements, and chain-of-custody procedures within a correctional or controlled facility setting. You are skilled at organizing and prioritizing daily assignments to ensure all operational tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. You can communicate clearly and professionally with staff, vendors, and leadership, and can follow through on directives with minimal supervision. You are highly dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of quickly identifying and resolving operational or inventory discrepancies. You can work in a structured environment where accuracy, consistency, and adherence to policy are essential to success. You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You bring advanced commissary and inventory management experience and are prepared to function as a lead point of contact for daily unit operations. You have demonstrated success in supervising or coordinating staff, delegating tasks, monitoring workflow, and ensuring operational goals are consistently met. You can take responsibility and accountability of inventory integrity, including receiving, stocking, selling, delivering, cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and corrective action for discrepancies. You understand the critical role that security, accuracy, and accountability play in maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant commissary operations within a correctional environment. You are confident in making independent, sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment. You consistently enforce policies and procedures while modeling professionalism and holding others accountable to established standards. You can proactively communicate operational risks, staffing needs, and express concerns to the Commissary Operations Managers. You actively seek and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen inventory control systems. You are prepared to serve as the primary operational leader on-site, ensuring continuity, stability, and high performance of commissary functions.
Dickerson@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
- $3,429.00 Per Month TDCJ
- Inventory and Store Specialist V
- Commissa Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- SET
Occupation:
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksLocation:
Huntsville, TX- 77320
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/17/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
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Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/17/2026Expires:
09/01/2026Agency Job ID:
103204 Job #: 17056606 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. We Hire Vets Employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans are eligible to receive a "We Hire Vets" employer recognition decal to proudly display on their storefront, an decal. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https:
//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=103204&PostingSeq=1 Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.Job Duties:
Duties include ensuring uninterrupted commissary operations at assigned facilities as directed, daily monitoring of inventory, ensuring proper stock rotation, conducting sales to incarcerated individuals and staff, assist and maintain security of inmates, and other duties as assigned. You'd be a GOOD fit if:You have experience in inventory control, commissary operations, or warehouse management, in a secure or regulated environment. You are proficient in accurately receiving, storing, selling, delivering and reconciling merchandise while maintaining strict inventory accountability. You have a strong understanding or the ability to learn security protocols, compliance requirements, and chain-of-custody procedures within a correctional or controlled facility setting. You are skilled at organizing and prioritizing daily assignments to ensure all operational tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. You can communicate clearly and professionally with staff, vendors, and leadership, and can follow through on directives with minimal supervision. You are highly dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of quickly identifying and resolving operational or inventory discrepancies. You can work in a structured environment where accuracy, consistency, and adherence to policy are essential to success. You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You bring advanced commissary and inventory management experience and are prepared to function as a lead point of contact for daily unit operations. You have demonstrated success in supervising or coordinating staff, delegating tasks, monitoring workflow, and ensuring operational goals are consistently met. You can take responsibility and accountability of inventory integrity, including receiving, stocking, selling, delivering, cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and corrective action for discrepancies. You understand the critical role that security, accuracy, and accountability play in maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant commissary operations within a correctional environment. You are confident in making independent, sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment. You consistently enforce policies and procedures while modeling professionalism and holding others accountable to established standards. You can proactively communicate operational risks, staffing needs, and express concerns to the Commissary Operations Managers. You actively seek and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen inventory control systems. You are prepared to serve as the primary operational leader on-site, ensuring continuity, stability, and high performance of commissary functions.
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Commissary Manager Additional Information:
Travel None- Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous
- Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact Information:
Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Melanie Dickerson Harmoney LopezHiring Manager OR Human Resources409-383-0012 936-437-3150Melaney.Dickerson@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the
Candidate:
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PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps:
//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.
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http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.