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INMATE LAUNDRY AND PROPERTY CLERK - SHERIFF'S OFFICE (INTERMITTENT)

Washoe County
Reno, NV Intern
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Position Information

Under general supervision, maintains inmate property control and inventory systems; supervises a crew of inmates assigned to laundry duties within the Washoe County Regional Detention Center; and performs related duties as required.

Intermittent Hourly positions are not Benefited positions.

About The Position

In addition to maintaining inmate property control, this position oversees a crew of inmate workers by hiring and firing when necessary; manages inmates’ schedules and days off based on their class program schedules; directly supervises and provides continuous training to inmates working in the Property/Laundry area to assist with daily tasks of cleaning and preparing laundry for exchanges. Other information about this position:

  • Will be required to work on all shifts which includes days, swings, and graveyard.
  • Will be required to work holidays
  • Cannot exceed 1039 hours in a fiscal year roughly equivalent to 20 hours a week.
  • Not a benefited position – (No holiday pay, PERS, or paid personal leave)

Ideal Candidate

  • Has the ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize their own workload, and work collaboratively as a team
  • Is capable of using databases, word-processing, spreadsheets, copiers, and other computer software applications
  • Has the ability to use sound judgement and maintain confidentiality
  • Has good telephone / interpersonal communication skills
  • Has the ability to train and provide technical supervision over inmate staff

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of related training and experience that would provide the required entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Conditions of Employment

After the interview, top candidates must pass a background investigation which includes:

  • Submission of a complete set of fingerprints
  • Completion and submission of a personal history statement
  • Passing a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.

“Intermittent hourly employee” means a person who is not employed on a fixed schedule and works on an “on-call” basis. Please be advised that upon appointment an Intermittent Hourly employee cannot work a regularly scheduled work schedule and must work less than 1040 hours in any fiscal year. Intermittent Hourly employees are “at will” employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Retired PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775-687-4200 to check for yearly updates.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

What Happens Next

All resumes will be reviewed and applicants who have the most potential for success in the position will be contacted for an interview with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

How To Apply

After reviewing and verifying that you have met the minimum Qualifications for the position, you are requested to submit the following required items to Rebecca Dobrenz with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office via email at RDobrenz@washoecounty.gov

  • Resume
  • Letter of interest
  • Any other additional documents

In the subject line include the department and position you are applying for as listed in the title of the job announcement.

Submit your information by email no later than by the deadline as listed on the announcement: Until Further Notice

Questions: Contact Rebecca Dobrenz at RDobrenz@washoecounty.gov

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

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