Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Somerset

Are you ready to take on new challenges in a rewarding public service career? Are you an organized and detail oriented individual? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is seeking a dedicated Corrections Mail Inspector. If you want to utilize your skills to help ensure the smooth operations of our mail room, then we want to talk to you! Apply today!

As a Corrections Mail Inspector, you will process incoming and outgoing mail. You will open and examine inmate letters and packages to prevent the transmission of contraband material; coordinate deliveries from libraries, chapels, and other institutional entities; and distribute publications, magazines, and packages received at the facility. This role requires strong attention to detail to examine and search items, as well as a thorough understanding of mail room procedures and United States Postal Service rules. You will also use hand carts and dollies to distribute items, maintain logs of inmate belongings sent to the property office, and keep current with procedural changes that may impact mail processing and delivery.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of clerical experience, including one year in the field of corrections; or
• Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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