Commissary Support Clerk
Defense Commissary Agency
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Commissary Manager (#015103) Broad River Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$45,000 - $50,000
per year
Type
Closes
April 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing the commissary and laundry services at a correctional facility, including managing supplies, budgets, inventories, and staff or inmate workers to ensure smooth operations.
It also focuses on providing rehabilitation opportunities for inmates while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
A good fit would be someone with experience in business management or administration who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a prison environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services
- Bachelor's degree may substitute for required work experience
- Ability to supervise and train employee/inmate workers
- Knowledge of budgeting, ordering, inventory management, and record-keeping
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and equipment maintenance
- Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
Full Job Description
- Manage the commissary operations efficiently and accurately within the guidelines established by the agency.
- Supervise daily reporting and accuracy of all commissary supplies, budgeting, ordering, and receiving.
- Conduct and document inventories.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and accurate records.
- Supervise employee/inmate workers: screen, select, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Provide rehabilitation and self-improvement opportunities for inmates.
- Manage laundry operations.
- Accurately account for laundry turn-in & turn-back.
- Determine serviceability of clothing and eligibility of exchange.
- Maintain detailed chemical records.
- Maintain operation/equipment that is safe and healthy as required by OSHA standards.
- Ensure appropriate maintenance is performed.
- Administrative functions as assigned/required.
- Travel required.
- Schedule subject to change.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services or a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services.
OR
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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