Job Details

Stock Clerks assigned to a Medical or a Detention Facility as their primary work location receive a premium in addition to their base salary.

Applications are currently being accepted for Stock Clerk.

Future Salary Increases: June 26, 2026 - 5.27% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 1.77% Market Increase), June 25, 2027 - 4.77% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.77% Market Increase).

The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available: $0.50/hour Work Location Premium (Assigned to work in a locked facility in the Sheriff's Office as primary work location), $300 Uniform Allowance (Reimbursed for Hard Toe Shoes).

Stock Clerk positions are allocated to various departments throughout the County of San Diego, with immediate vacancies in the Sheriff's Department.

Under general supervision, incumbents in this class receive, store, inventory, issue and deliver a variety of materials, supplies, and equipment for a department or division in a large storeroom or warehouse. Essential functions are considered routine and physical in nature.

Stock Clerks assigned to the Sheriff's Department may assign, train, instruct, lead, or supervise incarcerated persons and perform retail tasks such as scanning items on a point-of-sale terminal and delivery of Commissary orders in designated areas of a detention facility or within Sheriff's Commissary Stores. Applicants must be willing to work any shift, on holidays or weekends and may work in a 24-hour detention facility, based on assignment. Shift premium and locked facility premium may be available.

Ideal Candidate

• Has the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a jail environment and interacting with all levels of incarcerated persons inside a detention facility.
• Is an effective communicator and customer focused.
• Exhibits knowledge worker traits, and demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Has warehouse experience.
• Possesses the ability to work with computers and related technology, which includes a computerized system, point-of-sale terminal and mobile delivery devices.

Forklift experience is desirable, but not required. For Stock Clerks assigned to the Sheriff's Commissary, retail experience is also desirable, but not required.

Minimum Requirements

Six (6) months of storeroom experience in receiving, storing, issuing, delivering, and inventorying supplies, materials, and equipment.

Note: Depending on assignment, select positions may require possession of a valid Certified Forklift Operator's license from a recognized agency or organization within thirty (30) days after appointment.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

Work primarily takes place indoors within an office or storeroom environment or warehouse environment (separate building). Work involves frequent travel to various locations within the County to pick up or deliver items.

Background Qualifications

• Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
• Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
• Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a truth verification examination or test.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diegos pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.

Employees who work at County locations subject to the California Department of Public Health State Public Health Officer order are required to be fully vaccinated. In addition, booster-eligible employees must receive their booster by March 1, 2022, or within 15 days of becoming eligible for a booster if they are not eligible as of March 1, 2022.

Veterans

The County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce.

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.