Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Mail Inspector within the Department of Corrections to support secure mail flow, inspect shipments, and manage records related to inmate property and communication. Duties include item inspections, mail retrieval, record-keeping, policy compliance, and facility support to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Role requires CJIS compliance, basic training, and a background investigation.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience, including one year in the field of corrections.
• Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect items from postal and courier services to identify and stop contraband
• Retrieve and distribute admissible mail through coordination with facility departments
• Maintain logs and property records and respond to inmate requests
• Apply postal and departmental rules to ensure safe and proper mail handling
• Assist with related duties that promote secure and efficient operations

Skills

Clerical experience

Corrections experience

CJIS compliance

Job description

The Corrections Mail Inspector role with the Department of Corrections offers a chance to support safe and secure operations across the facility. This position plays an important part in protecting staff, inmates, and the integrity of institutional procedures. You will help keep prohibited items from entering the institution while keeping essential communication flowing. This is a great opportunity to build confidence and grow your career in public service.

This position supports the secure flow of mail and packages that enter the correctional facility. You will examine shipments, assist with distribution, and manage records that relate to inmate property and communication. As a Corrections Mail Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Activities: Inspect items from postal and courier services to identify and stop contraband
• Mail Retrieval: Retrieve and distribute admissible mail through coordination with facility departments
• Record Management: Maintain logs and property records and respond to inmate requests
• Policy Compliance: Apply postal and departmental rules to ensure safe and proper mail handling
• Facility Support: Assist with related duties that promote secure and efficient operations

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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.