Correctional Commissary Operator Trainee

The Department of Correction is recruiting for a Correctional Commissary Operator Trainee position located at the York Correctional Institution/District 3 in Niantic/East Lyme.  This is a full time (36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday) position and will require travel within the assigned District. 

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Erica.Soto@ct.gov, (860) 692-7608.

In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in the commissary operation.

Receives training to perform tasks as outlined in the specification for the class of Correctional Commissary Operator; receives instruction in agency policies and procedures; assists in performing duties involving inventory control and sales; assists in providing inmate supervision; assists in maintaining order and security; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of principles and methods of retail purchasing techniques; knowledge of stock and inventory control methods; knowledge of prison security procedures; basic knowledge of bookkeeping techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software.

Three (3) years of experience in commissary or retail merchandising, wholesale sales or warehouse operation.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year to a maximum of two (2) years.
2. Experience as a Correction Officer may be substituted for the General Experience to a maximum of two (2) years on a year for year basis.

The preferred candidate will possess large scale retail and/or warehouse experience.  Candidates should be familiar with loss prevention standards and have substantial experience in inventory control.   Superior oral and written communication skills as well as computer skills are needed for this position.  The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in customer service, especially as it relates to resolving customer issues.  Preference will be given to those candidates who hold a valid Connecticut Drivers License and clean driving record.  

1. Incumbents in this class must have reached their 21st birthday.
2. Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain either a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, a Commercial Driver’s license or both.
5. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

1. Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
2. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to significant stress of confinement within a dangerous and volatile prison population and to considerable danger of injury from assaultive and/or abusive inmates and disagreeable conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.