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Inventory Specialist - Supply Section

STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $4,011

Listing Expiration Date: 

June 13, 2025

Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications for this position with their application.

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Job Description Summary

  • Monitor inventory of issued law enforcement materials, e.g., uniforms, leather, vests, weapons, and all other office supplies and administrative needs for all elements. Prepare bulk orders for pickup by various department elements and outside agencies as needed. Store, stack and unload pallet materials.
  • Prepare annual budget requests for minor equipment, office supplies, uniforms and printed material for fiscal year based on usage and projected needs.
  • Share on-call responsibility for the Supply Section on a rotating schedule to provide on-call relief for the Supply Sergeant
  • Receive and issue a variety of weapons. May be required to transport and disburse firearms (handguns, ammunition, and special tactical munitions) to predetermined locations as required. Keep records on department issued firearms and inventory of ammunition, weapons, and special munitions.
  • Assist in solicitation of bids and quotes on wide variety of items from office supplies to ammunition. Make recommendations on prices and suppliers based on pricing, availability, and contracts.
  • Issue goods; receive goods, and verify against purchase orders.  Match invoices with requisitions and subsequent purchase orders; resolve disputes; track all back orders.
  • Conduct interim and annual inventory of entire section by price and purchase date, this requires constant monitoring of the inventory.
  • Maintain contacts with vendors to assist in locating unusual items when needed.
  • Answer requests for information and/or service by telephone or at counter.
  • Perform duties as an assistant supervisor, with all the responsibilities for the daily operation of the Supply Section during absences.
  • Possess the dexterity to work with and do minor repairs to small items such as flashlights and firearms.
  • Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. May be required to work overtime, be on-call or work flexible hours when the need arises.
  • Perform other duties as required. 
  • See full job description for more detail.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge and experience with computer based inventory management software
  • Prefer knowledge pertaining to printing industry procedures with experience in budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing in a printing operation environment.

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

  • Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards

  • Position requires light lifting (5/20 pounds) daily, heavy lifting (20 to 50 pounds) occasionally, and very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) rarely. 

  • Incumbent will use the telephone, perform stationary work at a computer, do counter work, operate a forklift and drive a vehicle. 

  • Hand dexterity to work with and do minor repairs to small items such as flashlights and firearms.