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Retail Storekeeper 1 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

State of Nevada (NV) | Carson City, NV

Posted Date 8/05/2026
Description

This position is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) in Carson City, Nevada. Candidates in this position perform merchandising, inventory management, and stock control duties for retail canteen operations at NNCC. Responsibilities include ordering inventory, maintaining stock levels, receiving and inspecting merchandise, conducting inventory counts, and ensuring accurate stock records. Duties also include processing inmate canteen orders, packaging merchandise, and distributing orders in accordance with established security procedures. Candidates verify inmate identity, ensure all items comply with institutional security restrictions, and maintain storeroom and computer security. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized stockroom, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supervising inmate workers assigned to the canteen operation. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on agency needs.

Retail Storekeepers perform merchandising and inventory control duties to maximize profits in a retail store or eCommerce environment which includes canteen stores and coffee shops in correctional facilities and other State retail operations. Incumbents oversee and participate in purchasing, inventory control and merchandising in a retail operation involving high volume turnover of a variety of merchandise which may include books, souvenir and logo items, gift items, school and office supplies, computer supplies, newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, food, soft drinks, personal hygiene items, clothing, shoes, small electrical appliances, and other items.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

One year of storekeeping or retail experience which included stocking, sales and/or customer service.Assist in identifying existing merchandise which has expired and/or does not meet merchandising turnover goals and/or resale standards; perform physical inventory counts; determine order quantity and verify price and availability with vendor; research catalogs and the Internet for new product availability and price; procure merchandise through direct purchase procedure and enter purchase information into a point-of-sale (POS) or other computer-based system.

Receive and inspect merchandise to ensure there is no damage, quantity received is correct, and merchandise meets order specifications; enter new inventory into a POS computer-based inventory system ensuring price and markup are correct; process receiver documentation and prepare invoice for payment; and complete accounting documentation as required.

Develop and/or implement a store layout plan to maximize visual appeal with the goal to increase per capita sales; shelve merchandise in proper location and to prevent damage; store and rotate food and dated perishable merchandise per established procedures to prevent spoilage or loss; recommend mark-downs to clear slow moving merchandise; amend POS and re-price merchandise accordingly.

In a correctional environment, receive and input inmate orders per established procedures; print receipt/list of authorized purchases; remove items from inventory and package inmate orders; distribute inmate orders through a secure window or deliver merchandise to lockdown units; verify inmate’s identity; check each item against receipt quantity; obtain inmate’s signature to verify acceptance of merchandise; ensure items requested are within security level restrictions; enforce storeroom and computer security according to established policy and procedures; poll inmate population; revise, add and delete catalog entries to maintain the most recent information regarding merchandise available; print and distribute merchandise catalogs to appropriate security levels; check inmate accounts in the computer upon request from authorized facility personnel and print reports; and clean and maintain stockroom and equipment per established health and safety standards.

In a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) retail (for-profit) enterprise, positions develop or assist in the development of the budget for assigned product lines; project, plan and monitor revenue, expenses, inventory control, wages, etc…, in order to ensure attainment of profit goals; project shortfalls or other obstacles toward goal attainment and implement corrective action; purchase goods within open-to-buy limits; merchandise or assist in merchandising product lines in an aesthetically pleasing and efficient design; develop or assist in the development and implementation of a marketing plan for assigned product lines; liaise with vendors on returns, best price, payment terms, etc…; monitor industry trends.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Positions allocated to this class work under general supervision at a major correctional facility canteen store or other State retail store operation and perform merchandising and inventory control duties to maximize profits in a retail stores environment. Procurement, receiving, stocking and distribution duties are varied and cyclical, but are interrelated and generally follow established routines involving several sequential steps, processes or operations. Assignments are structured by procedure manuals or general instructions, and variations from standard practice require approval of the supervisor.Working knowledge of: proper storage and rotation of food and dated perishable merchandise.

General knowledge of: sales and merchandising methods; storekeeping methods and procedures; computer functions and keyboarding techniques; recordkeeping including hard copy and electronic files inventory methods.

Ability to: systematically arrange similar kinds of stock and/or property into groups or categories according to established criteria; learn State and agency policies and procedures related to ordering merchandise for resale; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; perform routine work according to set procedures and sequence; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; read catalogs, instructions, forms, and other materials commonly used in a supply/procurement environment; complete standard forms; lift and move heavy objects; work effectively with inmates in a prison canteen store; calmly explain store policies and procedures.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
Salary41,091.84 - 59,257.44 Annual
Field
Corrections

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