Jail Laundry Supervisor
Bexar County
People & HR, Operations
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Dec 6, 2025
Summary
- Under direction, is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Laundry unit; establishes and modifies work schedules; oversees laundry preparations; maintains inmate laundry supply and fixed-asset inventories; troubleshoots equipment problems; prepares and submits reports; assists with preparation of unit budget; monitors work unit contracts; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
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- Oversees and trains inmates assigned to the Laundry unit
- Supervises, trains and evaluates Laundry/ Technicians; at the Main Jail and Jail Annex
- Establishes and modifies work schedules and procedures to meet shift workload demands; provides analysis on cost efficiencies relating to the laundry operations
- Oversees the daily preparation and distribution of inmate laundry; compiles and analyzes statistical data on a daily bases on laundry logistics; coordinates and communicates discrepancies with other Bexar County departments
- Maintains inmate laundry supply and fixed-asset inventories
- Troubleshoots laundry equipment problems and coordinates repair and replacement of laundry equipment
- Prepares and submits various laundry activity reports
- Assists Jail Support Services Manager with preparation of the work unit budget; prepares and makes recommendations on an operating budget exceeding $500,000. Prepares capital equipment budget exhibits for equipment replacement; provides technical assistance on studies and analysis of alternate site locations
- Monitors work unit contracts to ensure vendor compliance and develops specifications and recommendations for new contracts
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
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- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or a closely related field, and three (3) years laundry/clothing operations experience including one (1) year supervisory experience preferably in an correctional institution environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Good knowledge of laundry operations and procedures; knowledge of jail operations and procedures; knowledge of laundry equipment; knowledge of safety standards and procedures
- Skill in dealing with hostile, abusive and irrational individuals; skill in understanding and applying jail standards; skill in utilizing window-based software, Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Inmate Management Information System (IMIS)
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, inmates, vendors, co-workers, other County employees; ability to understand and make recommendation on security enhancements to the work environment
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical screen and drug screen
- Required to be on-call 24-hours a day
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
- May work weekends and perform shift work
Working Environment and Physical Demands:- Working conditions are primarily in a jail environment with constant exposure to violent or hostile people, hazardous materials, unfavorable fumes and odors, wet surfaces and high noise areas.
- Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 30-50 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard. Subject to handling, walking, standing, bending, reaching and twisting to perform the essential functions.
Supplemental Information
- Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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